Prepare against Florian Penz
Austria · World #46,552 classical · FIDE ID 1617010
Our database contains 143 games by Florian Penz, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Florian Penz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Penz 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 | 1,907 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 46 | 59 | 38 | 32.2% |
| As White | 69 | 24 | 27 | 18 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 74 | 22 | 32 | 20 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Penz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Penz's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 81.2% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 10 | 14.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 58.9% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Penz usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Penz usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Penz usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Penz usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Penz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Penz usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 51.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 17 | 48.6% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Florian Penz's chess games
All 143 games by Florian Penz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 46 wins, 59 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| D49 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Mario Huber | 2,125 | 17th Graz Open B | A11 |
| Oct 2011 | Andreas Korn | 2,004 | Steyr Landesliga 1112 | D46 |
| Mar 2010 | Bernhard Dalnodar | 1,970 | ch-AUT U16 | D48 |
| Apr 2010 | Stefan Moerwald | 1,937 | ch-AUT U16 | C45 |
| Aug 2011 | Mirko Radicevic | 1,906 | 18th Graz Open B | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2008 | 18 | 8 | 1,598 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2012 | 14 | 7 | 1,904 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2008 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,603 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2010 | 14 | 8 | 1,771 |
| ch-Graz B | 2010 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,843 |
| EU Union-ch U10 4th | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,442 |
| ch-Steyr U12 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 1,517 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Penz's chess games?
143 games by Florian Penz, from Jan 2009 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 Florian Penz has played.
What does Florian Penz play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Florian Penz opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Penz answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (49% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Florian Penz play as White?
As White, Florian Penz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Penz play as Black?
As Black, Florian Penz most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Florian Penz's FIDE rating?
Florian Penz is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Florian Penz played?
Our database contains 143 games by Florian Penz, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 59 draws, 38 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Penz?
143 games by Florian Penz 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.