Prepare against Ferdinand Petzelberger
DEU · World #14,469 classical · FIDE ID 12979562
Our database contains 31 games by Ferdinand Petzelberger, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferdinand Petzelberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferdinand Petzelberger before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,111 | 2,111 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,186 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,186 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 38.7% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferdinand Petzelberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferdinand Petzelberger's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.7% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Petzelberger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Petzelberger usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Petzelberger usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Petzelberger usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Ferdinand Petzelberger's chess games
All 31 games by Ferdinand Petzelberger in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Stefan Pflaum | 2,064 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | D83 |
| Sep 2015 | David Wendler | 1,857 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | E16 |
| May 2014 | Stefan Schroeder | 1,845 | chB-Stuttgart int | B01 |
| May 2014 | Vinko Kozina | 1,842 | chB-Stuttgart int | C66 |
| Sep 2015 | Juergen Baumeister | 1,823 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-Stuttgart C int | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,344 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,965 |
| Landesliga Sued 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,632 |
| Landesliga Sued 1920 | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,889 |
| 9th Deizisau Open | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,017 |
| 31st Boeblinger Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,864 |
| grenke Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferdinand Petzelberger's chess games?
31 games by Ferdinand Petzelberger, from Feb 2014 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ferdinand Petzelberger has played.
What does Ferdinand Petzelberger play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Ferdinand Petzelberger opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferdinand Petzelberger answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ferdinand Petzelberger play as White?
As White, Ferdinand Petzelberger's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferdinand Petzelberger play as Black?
As Black, Ferdinand Petzelberger most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ferdinand Petzelberger's FIDE rating?
Ferdinand Petzelberger is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ferdinand Petzelberger played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ferdinand Petzelberger, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferdinand Petzelberger?
31 games by Ferdinand Petzelberger reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.