Prepare against Franz Fuchs
Austria · World #73,415 classical · FIDE ID 1617168
When preparing against Franz Fuchs, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 42 games by Franz Fuchs, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Fuchs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Fuchs 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 | 1,810 | 1,882 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,845 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,866 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 26.2% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Fuchs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Fuchs's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 52.2% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 26.1% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 21.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Fuchs usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fuchs usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Fuchs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Fuchs usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Fuchs usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Fuchs usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Franz Fuchs's chess games
All 42 games by Franz Fuchs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Jan Kropik | 2,105 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1996 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,863 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,319 |
| Plzen Open D U18 | 1999 | 9 | 7 | – |
| Schwarzach Open B | 2002 | 5 | 2 | – |
| 18th Schwarzach Open B | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,810 |
| 20th Schwarzach Open B | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,639 |
| 26th Schwarzach Open B | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,632 |
| 4th Donau Open | 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Fuchs's chess games?
42 games by Franz Fuchs, from Apr 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 Franz Fuchs has played.
What does Franz Fuchs play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Franz Fuchs opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Fuchs answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Franz Fuchs play as White?
As White, Franz Fuchs's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Fuchs play as Black?
As Black, Franz Fuchs most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Franz Fuchs's FIDE rating?
Franz Fuchs is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,882 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Franz Fuchs played?
Our database contains 42 games by Franz Fuchs, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Fuchs?
42 games by Franz Fuchs 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.