Prepare against Franz Prammer
Austria · World #66,513 classical · FIDE ID 1635867
When preparing against Franz Prammer, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (44%).
Our database contains 54 games by Franz Prammer, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Prammer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Prammer 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 | 1,833 | 1,890 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,874 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 14 | 16 | 24 | 25.9% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Prammer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Prammer's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 64.0% | 28.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 28.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Prammer usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Prammer usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Prammer usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Prammer usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Prammer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Prammer usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Franz Prammer's chess games
All 54 games by Franz Prammer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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, 16 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Paul Meyer | 2,128 | ch-AUT Seniors 65 | A41 |
| Feb 2013 | Norbert Fruehauf | 2,061 | 17th Lienz Open | C54 |
| Feb 2013 | Karl Groiss | 2,011 | 17th Lienz Open | D60 |
| Aug 2021 | Matej Halak | 1,987 | ch-SVK Amateurs | B07 |
| Nov 2012 | Mark Rubinstein | 1,986 | 22nd Wch Seniors | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,971 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,776 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,840 |
| 17th Lienz Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,925 |
| ch-North Austria Seniors 65 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| 7th Brno Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,724 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,835 |
| 35th St Veit Open B | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Prammer's chess games?
54 games by Franz Prammer, from Jan 2012 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 Prammer has played.
What does Franz Prammer play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Franz Prammer opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Prammer answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Franz Prammer play as White?
As White, Franz Prammer's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Prammer play as Black?
As Black, Franz Prammer most often plays: Philidor (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Rat Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Franz Prammer's FIDE rating?
Franz Prammer is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Franz Prammer played?
Our database contains 54 games by Franz Prammer, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Prammer?
54 games by Franz Prammer 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.