Prepare against Harald Obran
Austria · World #28,261 classical · FIDE ID 1605836
When preparing against Harald Obran, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 113 games by Harald Obran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Obran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Obran 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 | 1,996 | 2,122 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 2,024 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,023 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 32 | 29 | 52 | 28.3% |
| As White | 50 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 63 | 14 | 15 | 34 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Obran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Obran's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 74.0% | 60.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 18.0% | 22.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Obran usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Obran usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Obran usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 22.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Obran usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Obran usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Obran usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 37.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Harald Obran's chess games
All 113 games by Harald Obran 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: 32 wins, 29 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Martin Istvanovszky | 2,311 | Balaton Open A 29th | A45 |
| Jan 1995 | Bela Schreiber | 2,310 | Balatonbereny Open | D67 |
| Jan 1998 | Gyorgy Jamrich | 2,310 | Budapest Nyar Open | A40 |
| Jan 1996 | Lajos Fabian | 2,255 | Balatonbereny Open B | B10 |
| Jan 1993 | Imre Kincs | 2,215 | Balatonbereny Open | E87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonbereny Open | 1997 | 28 | 10 | 2,111 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| Balatonbereny Open B | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 2,030 |
| ch-AUT Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
| Budapest Nyar Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,195 |
| ch-Oberoesterreich Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,095 |
| ch-HUN Open | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Obran's chess games?
113 games by Harald Obran, 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 Obran has played.
What does Harald Obran play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Harald Obran opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Obran answers 1...c6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Harald Obran play as White?
As White, Harald Obran's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Obran play as Black?
As Black, Harald Obran most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Harald Obran's FIDE rating?
Harald Obran is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Harald Obran played?
Our database contains 113 games by Harald Obran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 29 draws, 52 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Obran?
113 games by Harald Obran 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.