Prepare against Franz Geisensetter
DEU · World #40,474 classical · FIDE ID 24646458
When preparing against Franz Geisensetter, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 247 games by Franz Geisensetter, covering Jul 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Franz Geisensetter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Geisensetter 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 | 1,934 | 2,104 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 2,065 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 2,060 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 100 | 97 | 50 | 40.5% |
| As White | 125 | 60 | 44 | 21 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 122 | 40 | 53 | 29 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Geisensetter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Geisensetter's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Geisensetter usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Geisensetter usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Geisensetter usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 95.5% | 61.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
Franz Geisensetter's chess games
All 247 games by Franz Geisensetter in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Oct 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: 100 wins, 97 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 13/7/2 | 59.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Dieter Hottes | 2,188 | 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | E17 |
| Jan 1997 | Christian Schatz | 2,180 | ch-Bayern B 68th | A38 |
| May 2006 | Ulrich Kampfhenkel | 2,137 | ch-Thueringen Seniors 5th | B14 |
| May 2016 | Reinhard Haase | 2,127 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B01 |
| May 2014 | Erich Kirschneck | 2,121 | 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 74 | 43.5 | 1,920 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,126 |
| 24nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,956 |
| ch-Oberfranken M 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
| 18th ch-Bayern Seniors | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 1,996 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Geisensetter's chess games?
247 games by Franz Geisensetter, from Jul 2006 to Oct 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 Geisensetter has played.
What does Franz Geisensetter play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Franz Geisensetter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Geisensetter answers 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Franz Geisensetter play as White?
As White, Franz Geisensetter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 59.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Geisensetter play as Black?
As Black, Franz Geisensetter most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Franz Geisensetter's FIDE rating?
Franz Geisensetter is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Franz Geisensetter played?
Our database contains 247 games by Franz Geisensetter, covering Jul 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 97 draws, 50 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Geisensetter?
247 games by Franz Geisensetter 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.