Prepare against Gerhard Wurzer
Austria · World #63,618 classical · FIDE ID 1621327
When preparing against Gerhard Wurzer, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Saragossa Opening as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 92 games by Gerhard Wurzer, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Wurzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Wurzer 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 | 1,843 | 1,942 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,892 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,941 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 19 | 36 | 37 | 20.7% |
| As White | 46 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 46 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Wurzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Wurzer's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 43.5% | 42.5% |
| c3 | 15 | 32.6% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 17.4% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 42.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Wurzer usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Wurzer usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Wurzer usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c3 — 33% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wurzer usually continues Qc2 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wurzer usually continues Qc2 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wurzer usually continues Qc2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 45.8% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Gerhard Wurzer's chess games
All 92 games by Gerhard Wurzer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 19 wins, 36 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Center Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Peter Balint | 2,105 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | B12 |
| Apr 2020 | Gabriel Andreas Doujak | 1,980 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | A00 |
| Apr 2020 | Harald Rotter | 1,854 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | B10 |
| Jan 1997 | Rainer Haas | 1,790 | 12th Wattens Open | E77 |
| Jan 1996 | Gerwald Lentner | 1,690 | 11th Wattens Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,876 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,731 |
| 15th Wattens Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,595 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,845 |
| 12th Wattens Open | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| 11th Wattens Open | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 10th Wattens Open | 1995 | 7 | 3 | 1,680 |
| 20th ch-Tirol | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Wurzer's chess games?
92 games by Gerhard Wurzer, from Sep 2010 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 Wurzer has played.
What does Gerhard Wurzer play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Gerhard Wurzer opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.c3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Wurzer answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Wurzer play as White?
As White, Gerhard Wurzer's most-played openings in our database are: Saragossa Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Center Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Wurzer play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Wurzer most often plays: Caro-Kann (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Gerhard Wurzer's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Wurzer is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Gerhard Wurzer played?
Our database contains 92 games by Gerhard Wurzer, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 36 draws, 37 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Wurzer?
92 games by Gerhard Wurzer 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.