Prepare against Gerhard Kranebitter
Austria · World #33,941 classical · FIDE ID 1607510
Our database contains 137 games by Gerhard Kranebitter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Kranebitter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Kranebitter 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 | 1,964 | 2,093 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,975 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 2,063 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 46 | 41 | 50 | 33.6% |
| As White | 68 | 29 | 19 | 20 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 69 | 17 | 22 | 30 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 79.4% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 11 | 16.2% | 54.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kranebitter usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kranebitter usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kranebitter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kranebitter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kranebitter usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kranebitter usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 83.3% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 31.6% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Gerhard Kranebitter's chess games
All 137 games by Gerhard Kranebitter 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: 46 wins, 41 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Rainer Bezler | 2,245 | Goetzis Open | B84 |
| Oct 2005 | Patrick Scharrer | 2,210 | 27th Arco Open | B01 |
| Jan 1996 | Bernd Kievelitz | 2,145 | 7th Seefeld Open | B84 |
| Jan 1996 | August Hollnbuchner | 2,135 | 7th Seefeld Open | C92 |
| Feb 2022 | Mathias Kalcher | 2,099 | chT2W-AUT 2122 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goetzis Open | 1997 | 17 | 9 | 2,101 |
| 11th Wattens Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,113 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,969 |
| 9th Wattens Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 1,949 |
| 28th Arco Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| 8th Seefeld Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 1,913 |
| 9th Seefeld Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| chT3-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Kranebitter's chess games?
137 games by Gerhard Kranebitter, 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 Gerhard Kranebitter has played.
What does Gerhard Kranebitter play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Gerhard Kranebitter opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Kranebitter answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Kranebitter play as White?
As White, Gerhard Kranebitter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Kranebitter play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Kranebitter most often plays: French Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Gerhard Kranebitter's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Kranebitter is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Gerhard Kranebitter played?
Our database contains 137 games by Gerhard Kranebitter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 41 draws, 50 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Kranebitter?
137 games by Gerhard Kranebitter 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.