Prepare against Franz Kleinsasser
Austria · World #41,332 classical · FIDE ID 1606590
Our database contains 46 games by Franz Kleinsasser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Kleinsasser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Kleinsasser 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 | 1,929 | 2,124 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,052 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,972 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 21.7% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Kleinsasser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Kleinsasser's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kleinsasser usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kleinsasser usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kleinsasser usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kleinsasser usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kleinsasser usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Franz Kleinsasser's chess games
All 46 games by Franz Kleinsasser 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Dieter Mauracher | 1,850 | 8th Seefeld Open | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | Gerhard Weber | 1,830 | 8th Seefeld Open | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Theuermeister | 1,800 | 7th Seefeld Open | E91 |
| Jan 1998 | Gerhard Brunner | 1,790 | 5th Karl Wagner Memorial B | B35 |
| Jan 1996 | Frank Kreusch | 1,680 | 7th Seefeld Open | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zillertal Open | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,882 |
| 7th Seefeld Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| 8th Seefeld Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1994 | 4 | 0 | 1,883 |
| 5th Karl Wagner Memorial B | 1998 | 4 | 2 | 1,865 |
| Zuerich Open | 1994 | 3 | 1 | – |
| 15th Liechtenstein Open | 1997 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,587 |
| 16th Liechtenstein Open | 1998 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,460 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Kleinsasser's chess games?
46 games by Franz Kleinsasser, 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 Kleinsasser has played.
What does Franz Kleinsasser play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Franz Kleinsasser opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Kleinsasser answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Franz Kleinsasser play as White?
As White, Franz Kleinsasser's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Kleinsasser play as Black?
As Black, Franz Kleinsasser most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Franz Kleinsasser's FIDE rating?
Franz Kleinsasser is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Franz Kleinsasser played?
Our database contains 46 games by Franz Kleinsasser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Kleinsasser?
46 games by Franz Kleinsasser 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.