Prepare against Franz Ebner
Austria · World #80,772 classical · FIDE ID 1630474
When preparing against Franz Ebner, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (25%).
Our database contains 55 games by Franz Ebner, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Ebner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Ebner 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 | 1,787 | 1,988 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 27.3% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Ebner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Ebner's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 70.4% | 42.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 22.2% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 42.1% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Ebner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Ebner usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Ebner usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ebner usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Ebner usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Ebner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Franz Ebner's chess games
All 55 games by Franz Ebner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Herbert Titz | 1,996 | 1st Ernst Stoeckl Memorial | E67 |
| Oct 2020 | Moritz Pernerstorfer | 1,934 | chT-AUT 2O 2021 | A10 |
| Feb 2002 | Peter Linnert | 1,891 | 1st Ernst Stoeckl Memorial | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna IBM Blind | 1981 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
| 5th IBCA Blind Olympiad | 1976 | 10 | 3 | – |
| 1st Ernst Stoeckl Memorial | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
| IBCA Blind Olympiad 01st | 1961 | 7 | 3 | – |
| IBCA Blind Olympiad 06th fin-B | 1980 | 6 | 2 | – |
| 13th Vienna Open B | 1998 | 5 | 4 | – |
| IBCA Blind Olympiad 06th Prelim D | 1980 | 5 | 3 | – |
| chT-AUT 2O 2021 | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Ebner's chess games?
55 games by Franz Ebner, from Oct 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 Franz Ebner has played.
What does Franz Ebner play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Franz Ebner opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Ebner answers 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...b6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games).
What openings does Franz Ebner play as White?
As White, Franz Ebner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Ebner play as Black?
As Black, Franz Ebner most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Franz Ebner's FIDE rating?
Franz Ebner is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Franz Ebner played?
Our database contains 55 games by Franz Ebner, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Ebner?
55 games by Franz Ebner 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.