Prepare against Harald Genser
FM · Austria · World #6,526 classical · FIDE ID 1605690
Our database contains 551 games by Harald Genser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Genser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Genser 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 | 2,234 | 2,351 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 551 | 138 | 279 | 134 | 25.0% |
| As White | 274 | 80 | 133 | 61 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 277 | 58 | 146 | 73 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Genser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Genser's side.
First moves as White (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 180 | 65.7% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 79 | 28.8% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 4.0% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Genser usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Genser usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Genser usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Genser usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Genser usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Genser usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 57.6% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 28 | 22.4% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 25 | 20.0% | 32.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 50.6% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 36 | 43.4% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
Harald Genser's chess games
All 551 games by Harald Genser 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: 138 wins, 279 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 12/11/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 3/12/5 | 15.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/11/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 32 | 6/17/9 | 18.8% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 21 | 4/9/8 | 19.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 0/9/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Ilia Balinov | 2,499 | ch-AUT | D27 |
| Jan 1998 | Marcel Delforge | 2,480 | Ciro tt | C62 |
| Jul 2004 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,433 | ch-AUT | B14 |
| Oct 2024 | Georg Froewis | 2,429 | TCh-AUT 2024-25 | A40 |
| Jan 2007 | Hermann Knoll | 2,409 | chT-AUT 0607 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2014 | 62 | 30.5 | 2,273 |
| Graz Open | 2002 | 18 | 10 | 2,320 |
| Graz Open B | 1995 | 13 | 7 | 2,120 |
| chT-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,368 |
| chT2M-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,356 |
| chT2M-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,293 |
| chT2M-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,389 |
| chT2M-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Genser's chess games?
551 games by Harald Genser, 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 Genser has played.
What does Harald Genser play on the first move as White?
Across 274 games with White in our database, Harald Genser opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Genser answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Harald Genser play as White?
As White, Harald Genser's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 274 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Genser play as Black?
As Black, Harald Genser most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Harald Genser's FIDE rating?
Harald Genser is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Harald Genser played?
Our database contains 551 games by Harald Genser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 279 draws, 134 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Genser?
551 games by Harald Genser 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.