Prepare against Georg Halvax
IM · Austria · World #1,379 classical · FIDE ID 1619543
Our database contains 875 games by Georg Halvax, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georg Halvax's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georg Halvax 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 | 2,419 | 2,458 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,392 | 2,392 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,444 | 2,483 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 875 | 348 | 301 | 226 | 39.8% |
| As White | 458 | 202 | 146 | 110 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 417 | 146 | 155 | 116 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georg Halvax's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georg Halvax's side.
First moves as White (458 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 271 | 59.2% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 156 | 34.1% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 5.9% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Halvax usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Halvax usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Halvax usually continues d4 (55.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Halvax usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Halvax usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Halvax usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 68.1% | 51.3% |
| d6 | 26 | 15.7% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 21 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 118 | 83.7% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 12.8% | 63.9% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Georg Halvax's chess games
All 875 games by Georg Halvax in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 348 wins, 301 draws, 226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 19/9/10 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 19/12/4 | 54.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 26 | 15/7/4 | 57.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 12/1/2 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 33 | 8/15/10 | 24.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 7/9/12 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 3/12/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Markus Ragger | 2,679 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | D90 |
| May 2019 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,623 | Titled Tue | A14 |
| Aug 2019 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,618 | Titled Tue | E05 |
| Apr 2025 | Robert Markus | 2,595 | TCh-AUT 2024-25 | A53 |
| Aug 2019 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,572 | Titled Tue | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 86 | 46 | 2,392 |
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 71 | 44 | 2,377 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2009 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,045 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 24 | 13 | 2,371 |
| ch-Vienna State | 2022 | 18 | 12 | 2,472 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2005 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,041 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2007 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,934 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,409 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georg Halvax's chess games?
875 games by Georg Halvax, from Oct 2005 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 Georg Halvax has played.
What does Georg Halvax play on the first move as White?
Across 458 games with White in our database, Georg Halvax opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georg Halvax answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Georg Halvax play as White?
As White, Georg Halvax's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 54.3% win rate); Scotch Game (26 games, 57.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 458 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georg Halvax play as Black?
As Black, Georg Halvax most often plays: Catalan (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 417 games.
What is Georg Halvax's FIDE rating?
Georg Halvax is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess, 2,392 in rapid and 2,444 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,458 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Georg Halvax played?
Our database contains 875 games by Georg Halvax, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 348 wins, 301 draws, 226 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georg Halvax?
875 games by Georg Halvax 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.