Prepare against Harald Goeslbauer
Austria · World #55,435 classical · FIDE ID 1609343
Our database contains 103 games by Harald Goeslbauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Goeslbauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Goeslbauer 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 | 1,872 | 2,124 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,944 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,944 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 20 | 34 | 49 | 19.4% |
| As White | 48 | 9 | 19 | 20 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 11 | 15 | 29 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Goeslbauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Goeslbauer's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 41 | 85.4% | 39.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.4% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 39.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Goeslbauer usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Goeslbauer usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Goeslbauer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Goeslbauer usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Goeslbauer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 81.8% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Harald Goeslbauer's chess games
All 103 games by Harald Goeslbauer 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: 20 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Bernhard Saxer | 1,947 | 25th Feffernitz Open | B11 |
| Jan 1998 | Wilhelm Bachler | 1,930 | 5th Karl Wagner Memorial B | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Thomas Matosec | 1,920 | ch-Gleisdorf | D16 |
| Jan 1996 | E. Grohschaedl | 1,875 | ch-Gleisdorf | B17 |
| Apr 2018 | Karl-Heinz Zehentner | 1,640 | ch-AUT Seniors 65 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open B | 2015 | 18 | 6 | 1,797 |
| Werfen Open B | 1996 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,638 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 1,677 |
| ch-Gleisdorf | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 1,903 |
| 9th Wattens Open | 1994 | 7 | 2 | 1,813 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,818 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1994 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| 30th Baden Open B | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Goeslbauer's chess games?
103 games by Harald Goeslbauer, 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 Goeslbauer has played.
What does Harald Goeslbauer play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Harald Goeslbauer opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Goeslbauer answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Harald Goeslbauer play as White?
As White, Harald Goeslbauer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 7.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Goeslbauer play as Black?
As Black, Harald Goeslbauer most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Harald Goeslbauer's FIDE rating?
Harald Goeslbauer is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Harald Goeslbauer played?
Our database contains 103 games by Harald Goeslbauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Goeslbauer?
103 games by Harald Goeslbauer 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.