Prepare against Gustav Kottisch
Austria · World #61,013 classical · FIDE ID 1616919
When preparing against Gustav Kottisch, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 80 games by Gustav Kottisch, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gustav Kottisch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustav Kottisch 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 | 1,852 | 2,010 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 21 | 17 | 42 | 26.3% |
| As White | 40 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustav Kottisch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustav Kottisch's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kottisch usually continues c4 (35.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kottisch usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kottisch usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
Gustav Kottisch's chess games
All 80 games by Gustav Kottisch in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 17 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A69 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Anton Stummer | 2,285 | ch-Vienna State B | B08 |
| Sep 2015 | Bruno Steiner | 2,247 | ch-Vienna State B | A26 |
| Oct 2004 | Kurt Seiser | 2,074 | ch-Vienna | A90 |
| Jul 2006 | Franz Schatzl | 2,073 | 15th Vienna Open A | E24 |
| Aug 2012 | Vladimir Pliev | 2,067 | Vienna Husek Open A | D86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2012 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,054 |
| chB-Vienna State | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,919 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,049 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| Vienna Husek Open A | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-Vienna | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,040 |
| ch-Vienna State B | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustav Kottisch's chess games?
80 games by Gustav Kottisch, from Jan 2005 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 Gustav Kottisch has played.
What does Gustav Kottisch play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Gustav Kottisch opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustav Kottisch answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (43% of games).
What openings does Gustav Kottisch play as White?
As White, Gustav Kottisch's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustav Kottisch play as Black?
As Black, Gustav Kottisch most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Gustav Kottisch's FIDE rating?
Gustav Kottisch is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Gustav Kottisch played?
Our database contains 80 games by Gustav Kottisch, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 17 draws, 42 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustav Kottisch?
80 games by Gustav Kottisch 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.