Prepare against Hannes Ganaus
IM · Austria · World #7,548 classical · FIDE ID 1602454
When preparing against Hannes Ganaus, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 998 games by Hannes Ganaus, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hannes Ganaus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannes Ganaus 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 | 2,214 | 2,360 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,314 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,241 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 998 | 305 | 419 | 274 | 30.6% |
| As White | 512 | 161 | 225 | 126 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 486 | 144 | 194 | 148 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannes Ganaus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannes Ganaus's side.
First moves as White (512 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 324 | 63.3% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 110 | 21.5% | 69.1% |
| e4 | 66 | 12.9% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.4% | 78.6% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ganaus usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ganaus usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Ganaus usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Ganaus usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ganaus usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Ganaus usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 106 | 45.1% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 66 | 28.1% | 39.4% |
| g6 | 23 | 9.8% | 58.7% |
| c5 | 20 | 8.5% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 15 | 6.4% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 54.8% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 47 | 30.3% | 42.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 5.8% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.9% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.2% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
Hannes Ganaus's chess games
All 998 games by Hannes Ganaus in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 305 wins, 419 draws, 274 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 52 | 11/36/5 | 21.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 44 | 18/17/9 | 40.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 38 | 19/11/8 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 6/16/5 | 22.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 5/13/9 | 18.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 8/11/2 | 38.1% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 41 | 19/9/13 | 46.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 29 | 7/15/7 | 24.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 3/9/9 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Emir Dizdarevic | 2,540 | Vienna Open | A40 |
| Jul 2011 | Davit Shengelia | 2,513 | ch-AUT | D38 |
| Jul 2006 | Imre Jr. Hera | 2,504 | Oberwart Open | E94 |
| Jan 1992 | Dimitar I. Donchev | 2,495 | Oberwart Open | B15 |
| Aug 2006 | Edward Porper | 2,479 | 15th Vienna Open A | E29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 50 | 28 | 2,286 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,335 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,451 |
| Oberwart Open | 2006 | 15 | 6 | 2,313 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 12 | 7 | 2,281 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,318 |
| chT2O-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,315 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gerhard Schroll (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannes Ganaus's chess games?
998 games by Hannes Ganaus, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Hannes Ganaus has played.
What does Hannes Ganaus play on the first move as White?
Across 512 games with White in our database, Hannes Ganaus opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannes Ganaus answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Hannes Ganaus play as White?
As White, Hannes Ganaus's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (52 games, 21.2% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Réti Opening (38 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 512 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannes Ganaus play as Black?
As Black, Hannes Ganaus most often plays: Modern Defense (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (27 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 486 games.
What is Hannes Ganaus's FIDE rating?
Hannes Ganaus is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Hannes Ganaus played?
Our database contains 998 games by Hannes Ganaus, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 305 wins, 419 draws, 274 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannes Ganaus?
998 games by Hannes Ganaus 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.