Prepare against Franz Fabian
Austria · World #67,676 classical · FIDE ID 1613979
When preparing against Franz Fabian, expect 1.Nf3 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (57%).
Our database contains 42 games by Franz Fabian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Fabian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Fabian 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 | 1,829 | 2,073 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 8 | 23 | 26.2% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Fabian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Fabian's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 75.0% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 75% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Fabian usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Fabian usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Fabian usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Fabian usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fabian usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Franz Fabian's chess games
All 42 games by Franz Fabian 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Bernd Thalmeier | 2,055 | ch-Graz | A37 |
| Jan 2010 | Marco Stagl | 2,026 | ch-Graz | D11 |
| Jan 2009 | David Kozomara | 1,935 | ch-Graz A | B09 |
| Feb 2016 | Peter-Philipp Steiner | 1,834 | Steyr Landesliga 1516 | B30 |
| Feb 2014 | Jozef Wasik | 1,776 | Graz Casino Open B | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Graz | 2011 | 10 | 2 | 1,844 |
| ch-Graz B | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,768 |
| ch-Graz A | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,999 |
| Graz Casino Open B | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,645 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,936 |
| chT2M-AUT 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,721 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Fabian's chess games?
42 games by Franz Fabian, 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 Franz Fabian has played.
What does Franz Fabian play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Franz Fabian opens with 1.Nf3 (75% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Fabian answers 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Franz Fabian play as White?
As White, Franz Fabian's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Fabian play as Black?
As Black, Franz Fabian most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Franz Fabian's FIDE rating?
Franz Fabian is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Franz Fabian played?
Our database contains 42 games by Franz Fabian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Fabian?
42 games by Franz Fabian 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.