Prepare against Harald Casagrande
IM · Austria · World #4,619 classical · FIDE ID 1600150
Our database contains 437 games by Harald Casagrande, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Casagrande's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Casagrande 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 | 2,284 | 2,353 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,318 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,325 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 437 | 174 | 113 | 149 | 39.8% |
| As White | 218 | 96 | 60 | 61 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 219 | 78 | 53 | 88 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Casagrande's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Casagrande's side.
First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 44.0% | 49.5% |
| c4 | 56 | 25.7% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 22.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 11 | 5.0% | 72.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Casagrande usually continues Bg5 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Casagrande usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Casagrande usually continues h4 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Casagrande usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Casagrande usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Casagrande usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 61 | 65.6% | 41.8% |
| c6 | 18 | 19.4% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.3% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 35 | 43.2% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 38.3% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Harald Casagrande's chess games
All 437 games by Harald Casagrande 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: 174 wins, 113 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 37 | 18/7/12 | 48.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 20/5/10 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 6/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 46 | 21/8/17 | 45.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 44 | 14/10/20 | 31.8% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Alexander Ryskin | 2,515 | 2nd Casino Open | A42 |
| Jan 1995 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,510 | Linz-Dresden | B01 |
| Jan 1993 | Josef Klinger | 2,480 | chT-AUT | C01 |
| Jan 1996 | Valeri Atlas | 2,470 | chT-AUT 9697 | D03 |
| Aug 1997 | Egon Brestian | 2,440 | ch-AUT | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 1999 | 87 | 51 | 2,429 |
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 30 | 13.5 | 2,354 |
| Linz | 1997 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,378 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1988 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| Ptuj | 1991 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,406 |
| chT-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 3 | 2,253 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,026 |
| Biel Credis | 1996 | 11 | 3 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Casagrande's chess games?
437 games by Harald Casagrande, 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 Casagrande has played.
What does Harald Casagrande play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Harald Casagrande opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Casagrande answers 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Harald Casagrande play as White?
As White, Harald Casagrande's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (37 games, 48.6% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Casagrande play as Black?
As Black, Harald Casagrande most often plays: Modern Defense (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 219 games.
What is Harald Casagrande's FIDE rating?
Harald Casagrande is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Harald Casagrande played?
Our database contains 437 games by Harald Casagrande, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 174 wins, 113 draws, 149 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Casagrande?
437 games by Harald Casagrande 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.