Prepare against George Danzer
CM · DEU · World #9,669 classical · FIDE ID 4659465
When preparing against George Danzer, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 17.2% over 29 games.
Our database contains 712 games by George Danzer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find George Danzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George Danzer 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 | 2,176 | 2,211 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,179 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 712 | 194 | 77 | 441 | 27.2% |
| As White | 360 | 94 | 49 | 217 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 352 | 100 | 28 | 224 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George Danzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George Danzer's side.
First moves as White (360 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 330 | 91.7% | 31.1% |
| c4 | 13 | 3.6% | 53.8% |
| e3 | 8 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 31.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Danzer usually continues Nf3 (30.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Danzer usually continues Nf3 (26.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Danzer usually continues d4 (31.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Danzer usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Danzer usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Danzer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 160 | 93.0% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 6.4% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 85.2% | 30.4% |
| d5 | 12 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
George Danzer's chess games
All 712 games by George Danzer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 194 wins, 77 draws, 441 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 72 | 15/6/51 | 20.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 14/3/21 | 36.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 8/3/17 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 0/0/9 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 59 | 13/3/43 | 22.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 44 | 11/7/26 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 5/3/21 | 17.2% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 4/0/13 | 23.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 6/0/10 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,508 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B00 |
| Mar 2003 | Jaroslav Prizant | 2,483 | Internet Section 17-B | B22 |
| Jan 2006 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,448 | Regionalliga SO 0506 | B00 |
| Nov 2025 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Dec 2025 | Vladimir Predein | 2,373 | Titled Tue | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 457 | 124 | 1,981 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 7 | 1,899 |
| Wch U10 | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-GER U13 | 1996 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,180 |
| Postbauer Heng Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| Regionalliga SO 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-GER U16 | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| Regionalliga SO 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 7 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George Danzer's chess games?
712 games by George Danzer, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 George Danzer has played.
What does George Danzer play on the first move as White?
Across 360 games with White in our database, George Danzer opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George Danzer answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does George Danzer play as White?
As White, George Danzer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (72 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (28 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 360 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George Danzer play as Black?
As Black, George Danzer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (59 games, 22.0% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (29 games, 17.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 352 games.
What is George Danzer's FIDE rating?
George Danzer is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Apr 2004).
How many games has George Danzer played?
Our database contains 712 games by George Danzer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 77 draws, 441 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against George Danzer?
712 games by George Danzer 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.