Prepare against Guenter Berchtold
Austria · World #48,981 classical · FIDE ID 1606735
When preparing against Guenter Berchtold, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 91 games by Guenter Berchtold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Berchtold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter Berchtold 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 | 1,897 | 2,021 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,975 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 19 | 22 | 50 | 20.9% |
| As White | 44 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 7 | 9 | 31 | 14.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Berchtold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Berchtold's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 97.7% | 40.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Berchtold usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Berchtold usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Berchtold usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Berchtold usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 33.3% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 66.7% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 14.3% |
Guenter Berchtold's chess games
All 91 games by Guenter Berchtold 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: 19 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Siegfried Neuschmied | 2,260 | Graz Open | B07 |
| Jan 1993 | Martin Leutwyler | 2,245 | Zuerich Open B 17th | A14 |
| Jan 1996 | Ulrich Link | 2,220 | 20th Zuerich Open A | A46 |
| Mar 1999 | Josef Schiestl | 2,195 | chT2W-AUT 9899 | A46 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Bischoff | 2,195 | Goetzis Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizol Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,268 |
| Graz Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,096 |
| Goetzis Open | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,328 |
| Styrian Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
| chT2W-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 1 | 1,698 |
| Graz Open A | 1999 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,798 |
| chT2W-AUT 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,774 |
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Berchtold's chess games?
91 games by Guenter Berchtold, 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 Guenter Berchtold has played.
What does Guenter Berchtold play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Guenter Berchtold opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Berchtold answers 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Guenter Berchtold play as White?
As White, Guenter Berchtold's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Berchtold play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Berchtold most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Guenter Berchtold's FIDE rating?
Guenter Berchtold is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Guenter Berchtold played?
Our database contains 91 games by Guenter Berchtold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Berchtold?
91 games by Guenter Berchtold 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.