Prepare against Harald Amann
Austria · World #41,568 classical · FIDE ID 1609360
When preparing against Harald Amann, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 93 games by Harald Amann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Amann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Amann 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 | 1,928 | 2,155 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,049 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 27 | 13 | 53 | 29.0% |
| As White | 51 | 17 | 6 | 28 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 7 | 25 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Amann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Amann's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 47.1% | 35.4% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 9.8% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 35.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Amann usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Amann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Amann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Amann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Amann usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Amann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Harald Amann's chess games
All 93 games by Harald Amann 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1997 | Fred Feistenauer | 2,315 | chT3-AUT 9798 | D02 |
| Nov 1999 | Michael Gerhold | 2,210 | chT2W-AUT 9900 | A47 |
| Jan 1996 | Wilfried Spiegel | 2,190 | chT-AUT 9697 | A08 |
| Feb 1998 | Gerhard Walter | 2,185 | chT3-AUT 9798 | B22 |
| Oct 2000 | Johann Eberharter | 2,179 | chT-AUT2W 0001 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 0 | 1,943 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,855 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,007 |
| chT3-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,216 |
| chT-AUT 2W 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 1,909 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,218 |
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 0.5 | 2,024 |
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Amann's chess games?
93 games by Harald Amann, 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 Harald Amann has played.
What does Harald Amann play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Harald Amann opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Amann answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Harald Amann play as White?
As White, Harald Amann's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Amann play as Black?
As Black, Harald Amann most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Harald Amann's FIDE rating?
Harald Amann is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Harald Amann played?
Our database contains 93 games by Harald Amann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 53 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Amann?
93 games by Harald Amann 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.