Prepare against Gregor Neff
CM · Austria · World #10,956 classical · FIDE ID 1613910
Our database contains 205 games by Gregor Neff, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregor Neff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregor Neff 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 | 2,155 | 2,205 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,214 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,178 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 61 | 65 | 79 | 29.8% |
| As White | 102 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 103 | 26 | 30 | 47 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregor Neff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregor Neff's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 38.2% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 28 | 27.5% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 28 | 27.5% | 33.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Neff usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Neff usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Neff usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Neff usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Neff usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Neff usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 26.1% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 23.9% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 23.9% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 21.7% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Gregor Neff's chess games
All 205 games by Gregor Neff 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: 61 wins, 65 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Inna Gaponenko | 2,466 | 16th Lienz Open | A25 |
| Dec 2018 | Mathias Womacka | 2,444 | 2nd Schilcherland Open | A37 |
| Nov 2022 | Benedikt Huber | 2,312 | chT-AUT 2223 | A13 |
| Aug 2009 | Klaus Moser | 2,294 | 25th Latschach Open | A49 |
| Jul 2009 | Georg Fuchs | 2,281 | Oberwart Open A | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2012 | 16 | 7 | 2,062 |
| chT2S-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1999 | 10 | 2.5 | – |
| 17th Lienz Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,083 |
| chT2M-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 2,059 |
| Villach Admira 60 Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| 13th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| chT2M-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregor Neff's chess games?
205 games by Gregor Neff, 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 Neff has played.
What does Gregor Neff play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Gregor Neff opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregor Neff answers 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gregor Neff play as White?
As White, Gregor Neff's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregor Neff play as Black?
As Black, Gregor Neff most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Gregor Neff's FIDE rating?
Gregor Neff is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Gregor Neff played?
Our database contains 205 games by Gregor Neff, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 65 draws, 79 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregor Neff?
205 games by Gregor Neff 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.