Prepare against Gerhard Pichler
Austria · World #109,526 classical · FIDE ID 1616730
When preparing against Gerhard Pichler, expect 1.c4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 85 games by Gerhard Pichler, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Pichler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Pichler 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 | 1,702 | 1,843 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 25 | 20 | 40 | 29.4% |
| As White | 43 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Pichler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Pichler's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 51.2% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 20 | 46.5% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 36.4% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Pichler usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Pichler usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Pichler usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Pichler usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Pichler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Pichler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
Gerhard Pichler's chess games
All 85 games by Gerhard Pichler in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 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: 25 wins, 20 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Peter Reitberger | 2,050 | 10th Wattens Open | B20 |
| Jan 1995 | Helmut Baerner | 2,045 | 10th Wattens Open | E14 |
| Aug 2017 | Marco Schranzhofer | 1,820 | 1st Innsbruck Open B | D02 |
| Aug 2017 | Hans Handl | 1,812 | 1st Innsbruck Open B | D02 |
| Jul 2011 | Herbert Egger | 1,776 | ch-Tirol | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,712 |
| 1st Innsbruck Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,751 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,742 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| 11th Wattens Open | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,753 |
| 10th Wattens Open | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open B | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,618 |
| ch-Tirol | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Pichler's chess games?
85 games by Gerhard Pichler, from Oct 2005 to Aug 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 Pichler has played.
What does Gerhard Pichler play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Gerhard Pichler opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Pichler answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Pichler play as White?
As White, Gerhard Pichler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Pichler play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Pichler most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Gerhard Pichler's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Pichler is currently rated 1,702 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Gerhard Pichler played?
Our database contains 85 games by Gerhard Pichler, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 20 draws, 40 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Pichler?
85 games by Gerhard Pichler 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.