Prepare against Gregor Kleiser
FM · Austria · World #9,494 classical · FIDE ID 1604279
Our database contains 462 games by Gregor Kleiser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregor Kleiser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregor Kleiser 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 | 2,177 | 2,329 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,292 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,290 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 462 | 171 | 118 | 173 | 37.0% |
| As White | 231 | 89 | 53 | 89 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 231 | 82 | 65 | 84 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregor Kleiser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregor Kleiser's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 58.9% | 50.7% |
| e4 | 71 | 30.7% | 45.1% |
| b4 | 14 | 6.1% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Kleiser usually continues c4 (47.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kleiser usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kleiser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kleiser usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kleiser usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kleiser usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 93.1% | 48.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 80.9% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.6% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Gregor Kleiser's chess games
All 462 games by Gregor Kleiser 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: 171 wins, 118 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 13/11/16 | 32.5% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,483 | ch-Vienna State | D47 |
| Dec 2011 | Oliver Lehner | 2,433 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1112 | A46 |
| Mar 2009 | Friedrich Karl Volkmann | 2,419 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0809 | B92 |
| Jul 2009 | Manfred Freitag | 2,404 | ch-AUT | B42 |
| Sep 2012 | Georg Kilgus | 2,404 | ch-Vienna | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2013 | 52 | 24.5 | 2,219 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,366 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,353 |
| chT2O-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,496 |
| chT2O-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,266 |
| chT-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,247 |
| chT2O-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,310 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregor Kleiser's chess games?
462 games by Gregor Kleiser, 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 Gregor Kleiser has played.
What does Gregor Kleiser play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Gregor Kleiser opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregor Kleiser answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Gregor Kleiser play as White?
As White, Gregor Kleiser's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (15 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregor Kleiser play as Black?
As Black, Gregor Kleiser most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Gregor Kleiser's FIDE rating?
Gregor Kleiser is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Gregor Kleiser played?
Our database contains 462 games by Gregor Kleiser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 118 draws, 173 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregor Kleiser?
462 games by Gregor Kleiser 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.