Prepare against Franz Guttenthaler
FM · DEU · World #3,860 classical · FIDE ID 4655729
Our database contains 334 games by Franz Guttenthaler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Guttenthaler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Guttenthaler 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 | 2,307 | 2,339 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,273 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,299 | 2,317 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 334 | 116 | 130 | 88 | 34.7% |
| As White | 163 | 57 | 75 | 31 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 171 | 59 | 55 | 57 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Guttenthaler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Guttenthaler's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 46.6% | 56.6% |
| e4 | 53 | 32.5% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 16.6% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Guttenthaler usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Guttenthaler usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Guttenthaler usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Guttenthaler usually continues Nc3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Guttenthaler usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Guttenthaler usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 58.0% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 18.8% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 11 | 15.9% | 72.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 70.5% | 48.8% |
| g6 | 10 | 16.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 11.5% | 57.1% |
Franz Guttenthaler's chess games
All 334 games by Franz Guttenthaler 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: 116 wins, 130 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Stefan Bromberger | 2,521 | 33rd Munich OIS Open | A31 |
| Mar 2014 | Boris Grimberg | 2,390 | Landesliga Sued 1314 | C03 |
| Jan 2024 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,387 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | A21 |
| Feb 2024 | Das Soham | 2,374 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | C02 |
| Dec 2016 | Ivan Vihor Krsnik Cohar | 2,353 | 23rd Zadar Open A | E03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U11 | 1997 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,218 |
| chT-GER U13 | 1998 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1998 | 11 | 8 | 2,276 |
| Innsbruck Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,334 |
| Regionalliga SO 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,185 |
| BL2-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,250 |
| BL2-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Guttenthaler's chess games?
334 games by Franz Guttenthaler, 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 Guttenthaler has played.
What does Franz Guttenthaler play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Franz Guttenthaler opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Guttenthaler answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Franz Guttenthaler play as White?
As White, Franz Guttenthaler's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Guttenthaler play as Black?
As Black, Franz Guttenthaler most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Alekhine Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Franz Guttenthaler's FIDE rating?
Franz Guttenthaler is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,299 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Franz Guttenthaler played?
Our database contains 334 games by Franz Guttenthaler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 130 draws, 88 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Guttenthaler?
334 games by Franz Guttenthaler 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.