Prepare against Gernot Isola
Austria · World #45,812 classical · FIDE ID 1614240
When preparing against Gernot Isola, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Gernot Isola, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gernot Isola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gernot Isola 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 | 1,910 | 2,052 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,941 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 12.1% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gernot Isola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gernot Isola's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Isola usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Isola usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Isola usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Gernot Isola's chess games
All 33 games by Gernot Isola in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 4 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Johann Nussbaumer | 2,127 | 20th Jacques Lemans Open | C44 |
| Aug 1998 | Josef Graber | 1,817 | 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Feffernitz Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,822 |
| 28th Latschach Open | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,956 |
| 38th St Veit Open B | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,896 |
| 28th St Veit Open B | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,020 |
| 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1998 | 3 | 2 | 2,079 |
| 27th Latschach Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,870 |
| 6th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 1,519 |
| 27th St Veit Open B | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gernot Isola's chess games?
33 games by Gernot Isola, from Oct 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 Gernot Isola has played.
What does Gernot Isola play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Gernot Isola opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gernot Isola answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Gernot Isola play as White?
As White, Gernot Isola's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gernot Isola play as Black?
As Black, Gernot Isola most often plays: French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Gernot Isola's FIDE rating?
Gernot Isola is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Gernot Isola played?
Our database contains 33 games by Gernot Isola, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (12.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gernot Isola?
33 games by Gernot Isola 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.