Prepare against Guenther Dorner
Austria · World #84,560 classical · FIDE ID 1606891
When preparing against Guenther Dorner, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Guenther Dorner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenther Dorner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenther Dorner 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 | 1,775 | 2,087 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 46 | 60 | 88 | 23.7% |
| As White | 105 | 25 | 36 | 44 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 89 | 21 | 24 | 44 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenther Dorner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenther Dorner's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 97.1% | 41.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Dorner usually continues c3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dorner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dorner usually continues d4 (30.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Dorner usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dorner usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 81.6% | 30.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 42.3% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 26.9% | 50.0% |
Guenther Dorner's chess games
All 194 games by Guenther Dorner 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: 46 wins, 60 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Michael Welsh | 2,200 | chT-AUT 9596 | C41 |
| Jan 1998 | Peter Maier | 2,180 | chT3-AUT 9798 | B07 |
| Mar 1999 | Helmut Baerner | 2,151 | chT2W-AUT 9899 | B01 |
| Nov 2000 | Josef Ferrari | 2,132 | chT-AUT2W 0001 | C86 |
| Mar 2017 | Andreas Jedinger | 2,120 | chT2W-AUT 1617 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,081 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 1,959 |
| chT2W-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,057 |
| Budapest Statisztika | 1996 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,128 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1,982 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,087 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,539 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenther Dorner's chess games?
194 games by Guenther Dorner, 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 Guenther Dorner has played.
What does Guenther Dorner play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Guenther Dorner opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenther Dorner answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games).
What openings does Guenther Dorner play as White?
As White, Guenther Dorner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenther Dorner play as Black?
As Black, Guenther Dorner most often plays: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Guenther Dorner's FIDE rating?
Guenther Dorner is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Guenther Dorner played?
Our database contains 194 games by Guenther Dorner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 60 draws, 88 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenther Dorner?
194 games by Guenther Dorner 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.