Prepare against Franz Hawelka
Austria · World #44,862 classical · FIDE ID 1614681
Our database contains 30 games by Franz Hawelka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Hawelka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Hawelka 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 | 1,914 | 2,105 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,987 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,947 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
| As White | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Hawelka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Hawelka's side.
First moves as White (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Hawelka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Hawelka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hawelka usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Franz Hawelka's chess games
All 30 games by Franz Hawelka 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Engelbert Schoeppl | 2,265 | chT2M-AUT 0001 | D91 |
| Apr 2013 | Arnulf Ramusch | 2,005 | chT2M-AUT 1213 | D37 |
| Mar 2000 | Konrad Werner | 1,996 | chT2M-AUT 9900 | C62 |
| Oct 2000 | Roland Meindlhumer | 1,963 | chT2M-AUT 0001 | A18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
| chT2M-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,072 |
| chT2M-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,863 |
| chT2M-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 2,027 |
| chT2M-AUT 0102 | 2001 | 3 | 0 | 1,597 |
| chT2M-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,887 |
| chT2O-AUT 9697 | 1996 | 2 | 1 | 2,140 |
| chT2O-AUT 9596 | 1995 | 2 | 1 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Hawelka's chess games?
30 games by Franz Hawelka, 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 Hawelka has played.
What does Franz Hawelka play on the first move as White?
Across 11 games with White in our database, Franz Hawelka opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Hawelka answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Franz Hawelka play as White?
As White, Franz Hawelka's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 11 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Hawelka play as Black?
As Black, Franz Hawelka most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Franz Hawelka's FIDE rating?
Franz Hawelka is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Franz Hawelka played?
Our database contains 30 games by Franz Hawelka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Hawelka?
30 games by Franz Hawelka 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.