Prepare against Harald Groetz
IM · Austria · World #6,497 classical · FIDE ID 1605607
When preparing against Harald Groetz, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 13.2% over 38 games.
Our database contains 861 games by Harald Groetz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Harald Groetz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Groetz 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 | 2,236 | 2,405 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,252 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,210 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 861 | 322 | 288 | 251 | 37.4% |
| As White | 435 | 188 | 139 | 108 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 426 | 134 | 149 | 143 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Groetz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Groetz's side.
First moves as White (435 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 366 | 84.1% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 62 | 14.3% | 50.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.9% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Groetz usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Groetz usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Groetz usually continues d4 (62.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Groetz usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Groetz usually continues g3 (53.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Groetz usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 178 | 87.3% | 51.1% |
| d6 | 9 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 3.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.4% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 74.3% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 33 | 24.3% | 37.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Harald Groetz's chess games
All 861 games by Harald Groetz 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: 322 wins, 288 draws, 251 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 59 | 27/14/18 | 45.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 51 | 23/15/13 | 45.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 29 | 11/8/10 | 37.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 26 | 17/8/1 | 65.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 95 | 33/34/28 | 34.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 38 | 5/18/15 | 13.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 6/14/9 | 20.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Andrey Rychagov | 2,534 | 32nd Aegean Open | B22 |
| Dec 2007 | Zoltan Varga | 2,506 | chT2O-AUT 0708 | B55 |
| Aug 2001 | Ivan Farago | 2,504 | 17th Faakersee Open | B42 |
| Nov 2015 | Igor Stohl | 2,485 | chT2O-AUT 1516 | B50 |
| Apr 2004 | Dennis Breder | 2,473 | Budapest FS04 GM | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,227 |
| Litomysl Open | 2006 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,335 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2001 | 17 | 9 | 2,293 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| 37th Wch U20 | 1998 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 2,419 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 12 | 7 | 2,325 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,430 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Erwin Rumpl (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Groetz's chess games?
861 games by Harald Groetz, 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 Harald Groetz has played.
What does Harald Groetz play on the first move as White?
Across 435 games with White in our database, Harald Groetz opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Groetz answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Harald Groetz play as White?
As White, Harald Groetz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (59 games, 45.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (51 games, 45.1% win rate); Réti Opening (29 games, 37.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 435 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Groetz play as Black?
As Black, Harald Groetz most often plays: Sicilian (95 games, 34.7% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 13.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (29 games, 20.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 426 games.
What is Harald Groetz's FIDE rating?
Harald Groetz is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Harald Groetz played?
Our database contains 861 games by Harald Groetz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 322 wins, 288 draws, 251 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Groetz?
861 games by Harald Groetz 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.