Prepare against Ferdinand Ploner
Austria · World #11,096 classical · FIDE ID 1601334
Our database contains 52 games by Ferdinand Ploner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferdinand Ploner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferdinand Ploner 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 | 2,153 | 2,270 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,170 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 13 | 21 | 34.6% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferdinand Ploner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferdinand Ploner's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ploner usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ploner usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ploner usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ferdinand Ploner's chess games
All 52 games by Ferdinand Ploner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D41 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Adolf Jun. Hirsch | 2,411 | chT2O-AUT 9495 | C07 |
| Jan 1996 | Walter Wittmann | 2,370 | chT-AUT 9697 | B18 |
| Jan 1993 | Heinrich Rolletschek | 2,370 | chT-AUT | B19 |
| Jan 1995 | Michael Sader | 2,300 | chT2O-AUT 9495 | A12 |
| Jan 1993 | Dietrich Koenig | 2,275 | chT-AUT | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT | 1993 | 21 | 9 | 2,250 |
| chT2O-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| chT2O-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,324 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,375 |
| chT-AUT 9899 | 1998 | 2 | 1 | 2,205 |
| chT2O-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,927 |
| chT2O-AUT 0304 | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,802 |
| chT-AUT 9798 | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferdinand Ploner's chess games?
52 games by Ferdinand Ploner, from Apr 2003 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 Ploner has played.
What does Ferdinand Ploner play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ferdinand Ploner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferdinand Ploner answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ferdinand Ploner play as White?
As White, Ferdinand Ploner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferdinand Ploner play as Black?
As Black, Ferdinand Ploner most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Ferdinand Ploner's FIDE rating?
Ferdinand Ploner is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ferdinand Ploner played?
Our database contains 52 games by Ferdinand Ploner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferdinand Ploner?
52 games by Ferdinand Ploner 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.