Prepare against Gerhard Spiesberger
Austria · World #30,397 classical · FIDE ID 1609939
Our database contains 422 games by Gerhard Spiesberger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Spiesberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Spiesberger 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 | 1,983 | 2,166 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,102 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 2,075 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 117 | 157 | 148 | 27.7% |
| As White | 214 | 57 | 91 | 66 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 208 | 60 | 66 | 82 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Spiesberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Spiesberger's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 167 | 78.0% | 46.1% |
| d4 | 21 | 9.8% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.9% | 65.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Spiesberger usually continues c3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Spiesberger usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Spiesberger usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Spiesberger usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Spiesberger usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Spiesberger usually continues Nd2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 50.6% | 46.5% |
| d5 | 28 | 32.9% | 51.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 53.8% | 54.8% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 17.9% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 11 | 14.1% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.3% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
Gerhard Spiesberger's chess games
All 422 games by Gerhard Spiesberger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 117 wins, 157 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 8/8/12 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 4/11/2 | 23.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 41 | 17/13/11 | 41.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 26 | 8/11/7 | 30.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Igor Jelen | 2,345 | Schwarzach Open A | B22 |
| Jan 2001 | Peter Fauland | 2,270 | Graz Open | A40 |
| Aug 2022 | Gerald Hechl | 2,260 | ch-AUT | A41 |
| Nov 2011 | Christian Hengl | 2,240 | chT2W-AUT 1112 | C50 |
| Jan 2001 | Fred Wegerer | 2,230 | Graz Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 100 | 42 | 2,072 |
| chT2W-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,007 |
| 10th Plzen Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,968 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,139 |
| 13th Trieste Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,105 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
| Landesliga Sued 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| Faroes Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Spiesberger's chess games?
422 games by Gerhard Spiesberger, from Apr 2003 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 Spiesberger has played.
What does Gerhard Spiesberger play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Gerhard Spiesberger opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Spiesberger answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Spiesberger play as White?
As White, Gerhard Spiesberger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Spiesberger play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Spiesberger most often plays: Horwitz Defense (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Petrov's Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Gerhard Spiesberger's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Spiesberger is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Gerhard Spiesberger played?
Our database contains 422 games by Gerhard Spiesberger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 157 draws, 148 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Spiesberger?
422 games by Gerhard Spiesberger 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.