Prepare against Florian Gatterer
FM · Italy · World #8,957 classical · FIDE ID 811688
When preparing against Florian Gatterer, expect 1.d4 in 26% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 9.1% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,754 games by Florian Gatterer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Florian Gatterer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Gatterer 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 | 2,187 | 2,331 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,281 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,292 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,754 | 462 | 442 | 850 | 26.3% |
| As White | 882 | 246 | 235 | 401 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 872 | 216 | 207 | 449 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Gatterer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Gatterer's side.
First moves as White (882 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 227 | 25.7% | 35.2% |
| Nf3 | 167 | 18.9% | 36.8% |
| b3 | 128 | 14.5% | 46.1% |
| c4 | 124 | 14.1% | 44.8% |
| f4 | 120 | 13.6% | 45.4% |
| e4 | 116 | 13.2% | 45.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 35.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gatterer usually continues Nf3 (33.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gatterer usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Gatterer usually continues e4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gatterer usually continues g3 (26.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gatterer usually continues d4 (21.9% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Gatterer usually continues e4 (30.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (402 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 186 | 46.3% | 32.3% |
| c6 | 107 | 26.6% | 38.3% |
| e5 | 76 | 18.9% | 42.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 3.2% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 2.7% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 2.2% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 131 | 46.1% | 36.6% |
| d5 | 119 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 3.5% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 3.2% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 8 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
Florian Gatterer's chess games
All 1,754 games by Florian Gatterer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 462 wins, 442 draws, 850 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 120 | 39/31/50 | 32.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 108 | 40/25/43 | 37.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 72 | 20/22/30 | 27.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 61 | 21/10/30 | 34.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 54 | 16/8/30 | 29.6% |
| D02 | London System | 51 | 13/6/32 | 25.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 7/8/27 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 3/13/17 | 9.1% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 26 | 4/4/18 | 15.4% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 75 | 16/23/36 | 21.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 62 | 9/11/42 | 14.5% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 48 | 12/13/23 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 46 | 10/13/23 | 21.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 8/9/19 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 30 | 7/11/12 | 23.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 29 | 4/7/18 | 13.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 6/6/15 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,614 | Speed Chess Q2 Sw | D90 |
| Mar 2023 | Daniel Dardha | 2,610 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexandr Fier | 2,606 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| May 2024 | Conrad Holt | 2,540 | Titled Tue Late | A11 |
| Mar 2023 | Narayanan Rajeswari Visakh | 2,538 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,522 | 574 | 2,141 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 5 | 2,181 |
| chT2W-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,154 |
| 1st ch-ITA sf g/5' | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,185 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,319 |
| chT2W-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| chT2W-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,357 |
| chT2W-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Gatterer's chess games?
1,754 games by Florian Gatterer, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Florian Gatterer has played.
What does Florian Gatterer play on the first move as White?
Across 882 games with White in our database, Florian Gatterer opens with 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.b3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Gatterer answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Florian Gatterer play as White?
As White, Florian Gatterer's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (120 games, 32.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (108 games, 37.0% win rate); English Opening (72 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 882 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Gatterer play as Black?
As Black, Florian Gatterer most often plays: Slav Defense (75 games, 21.3% win rate); Sicilian (62 games, 14.5% win rate); Indian Defense (48 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 872 games.
What is Florian Gatterer's FIDE rating?
Florian Gatterer is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Florian Gatterer played?
Our database contains 1,754 games by Florian Gatterer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 462 wins, 442 draws, 850 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Gatterer?
1,754 games by Florian Gatterer 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.