Prepare against Gerd Mitter
Austria · World #12,704 classical · FIDE ID 1608819
When preparing against Gerd Mitter, expect 1.Nf3 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 332 games by Gerd Mitter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Mitter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Mitter 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 | 2,132 | 2,229 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,217 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,214 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 120 | 131 | 81 | 36.1% |
| As White | 168 | 66 | 70 | 32 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 164 | 54 | 61 | 49 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Mitter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Mitter's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 117 | 69.6% | 58.5% |
| c4 | 26 | 15.5% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 19 | 11.3% | 71.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Mitter usually continues g3 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Mitter usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Mitter usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Mitter usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Mitter usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Mitter usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 65.6% | 47.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 18.0% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.2% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 94.4% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Gerd Mitter's chess games
All 332 games by Gerd Mitter 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: 120 wins, 131 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Réti Opening | 48 | 20/21/7 | 41.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 35 | 12/16/7 | 34.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A09 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 9/13/10 | 28.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D41 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Peter Horvath | 2,425 | 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | E63 |
| Aug 2001 | Simon Jeric | 2,327 | 10th Feffernitz Raika Open | D02 |
| Mar 2002 | Thomas Hebesberger | 2,282 | chT2S-AUT 0102 | D03 |
| Jan 2008 | Herbert Benda | 2,274 | chT2M-AUT 0708 | E04 |
| Apr 2016 | Anton Postl | 2,269 | Steyr Landesliga 1516 | D75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2M-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,187 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,194 |
| chT2S-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 3 | 2,087 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,159 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| chT2M-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,036 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,242 |
| chT2S-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Mitter's chess games?
332 games by Gerd Mitter, 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 Gerd Mitter has played.
What does Gerd Mitter play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Gerd Mitter opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Mitter answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Gerd Mitter play as White?
As White, Gerd Mitter's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (48 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 34.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Mitter play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Mitter most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Gerd Mitter's FIDE rating?
Gerd Mitter is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Gerd Mitter played?
Our database contains 332 games by Gerd Mitter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 131 draws, 81 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Mitter?
332 games by Gerd Mitter 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.