Prepare against Frank-Michael Gutzelnig
Austria · World #99,484 classical · FIDE ID 1618121
When preparing against Frank-Michael Gutzelnig, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Frank-Michael Gutzelnig, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank-Michael Gutzelnig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank-Michael Gutzelnig 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 | 1,731 | 1,797 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,809 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,811 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 29.0% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gutzelnig usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gutzelnig usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gutzelnig usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gutzelnig usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Gutzelnig usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Gutzelnig usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Frank-Michael Gutzelnig's chess games
All 31 games by Frank-Michael Gutzelnig in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Dominik Chmelo | 1,474 | 17th IPCA Wch | D36 |
| May 2017 | Erika Kostova | 1,198 | 17th IPCA Wch | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Vienna Open C | 2003 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 17th IPCA Wch | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,732 |
| Szombathely Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| Voesendorf Open | 2007 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,608 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,587 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank-Michael Gutzelnig's chess games?
31 games by Frank-Michael Gutzelnig, from Oct 2004 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 Frank-Michael Gutzelnig has played.
What does Frank-Michael Gutzelnig play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Frank-Michael Gutzelnig opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank-Michael Gutzelnig answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Frank-Michael Gutzelnig play as White?
As White, Frank-Michael Gutzelnig's most-played openings in our database are: Albin Countergambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank-Michael Gutzelnig play as Black?
As Black, Frank-Michael Gutzelnig most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Frank-Michael Gutzelnig's FIDE rating?
Frank-Michael Gutzelnig is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Frank-Michael Gutzelnig played?
Our database contains 31 games by Frank-Michael Gutzelnig, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank-Michael Gutzelnig?
31 games by Frank-Michael Gutzelnig 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.