Prepare against Franz Mitzka
Austria · World #39,375 classical · FIDE ID 1607057
When preparing against Franz Mitzka, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Franz Mitzka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Mitzka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Mitzka 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 | 1,938 | 2,057 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 2,009 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,029 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 38.9% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Mitzka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Mitzka's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Mitzka usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mitzka usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Mitzka usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mitzka usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Mitzka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Franz Mitzka's chess games
All 36 games by Franz Mitzka 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Petr Adamek | 2,120 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B56 |
| Nov 2008 | Drago Stanivukovic | 2,024 | Vienna Kavalier Open 3rd | C50 |
| Jan 1998 | Zdenek Straka | 1,915 | Plzen Open C U18 | C02 |
| Jan 1998 | Karel Kalista | 1,910 | Plzen Open C U18 | A31 |
| Jan 1998 | Jaroslav Sladek | 1,870 | Plzen Open C U18 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plzen Open C U18 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 1,962 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,048 |
| Vienna Kavalier Open 3rd | 2008 | 5 | 4 | 2,199 |
| 08th Donau Open B | 1999 | 5 | 3 | 1,882 |
| 2nd Scharnstein Open | 1999 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,940 |
| chT2M-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,941 |
| 06th Donau Open | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Mitzka's chess games?
36 games by Franz Mitzka, 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 Mitzka has played.
What does Franz Mitzka play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Franz Mitzka opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Mitzka answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Franz Mitzka play as White?
As White, Franz Mitzka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Mitzka play as Black?
As Black, Franz Mitzka most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Franz Mitzka's FIDE rating?
Franz Mitzka is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Franz Mitzka played?
Our database contains 36 games by Franz Mitzka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Mitzka?
36 games by Franz Mitzka 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.