Prepare against Georg Kilgus
IM · Austria · World #2,861 classical · FIDE ID 1606212
Our database contains 814 games by Georg Kilgus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georg Kilgus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georg Kilgus 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 | 2,344 | 2,461 | Jan 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,418 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,427 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 814 | 321 | 286 | 207 | 39.4% |
| As White | 411 | 163 | 159 | 89 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 403 | 158 | 127 | 118 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georg Kilgus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georg Kilgus's side.
First moves as White (413 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 174 | 42.1% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 150 | 36.3% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 66 | 16.0% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 17 | 4.1% | 52.9% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kilgus usually continues g3 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kilgus usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kilgus usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kilgus usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kilgus usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kilgus usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 44.7% | 49.4% |
| e5 | 41 | 21.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 22 | 11.7% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 21 | 11.2% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 14 | 7.4% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 122 | 83.0% | 62.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Georg Kilgus's chess games
All 814 games by Georg Kilgus 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: 321 wins, 286 draws, 207 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 11/15/10 | 30.6% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 29 | 15/8/6 | 51.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 22 | 10/9/3 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A62 | Catalan | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,560 | chT-AUT 0506 | D43 |
| Mar 2022 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,548 | chT-AUT 2122 | C42 |
| May 2013 | Adam Horvath | 2,528 | 32nd Zalakaros Open | E32 |
| Apr 2016 | Sasa Martinovic | 2,517 | chT-AUT 1516 | E60 |
| Aug 2020 | Lucian-Costin Miron | 2,507 | Online Olympiad Div2 B | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Vienna State | 2021 | 52 | 28.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-Vienna | 2018 | 34 | 21 | 2,432 |
| ch-AUT | 2022 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,420 |
| Oberwart Open | 2006 | 18 | 7 | 2,270 |
| Graz Open A | 2022 | 16 | 12 | 2,471 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,376 |
| chT2M-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,223 |
| chT2M-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolaus Stanec (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georg Kilgus's chess games?
814 games by Georg Kilgus, 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 Georg Kilgus has played.
What does Georg Kilgus play on the first move as White?
Across 413 games with White in our database, Georg Kilgus opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georg Kilgus answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Georg Kilgus play as White?
As White, Georg Kilgus's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 411 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georg Kilgus play as Black?
As Black, Georg Kilgus most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 403 games.
What is Georg Kilgus's FIDE rating?
Georg Kilgus is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Jan 2021).
How many games has Georg Kilgus played?
Our database contains 814 games by Georg Kilgus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 321 wins, 286 draws, 207 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georg Kilgus?
814 games by Georg Kilgus 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.