Prepare against Harald Pingitzer
FM · Austria · World #7,317 classical · FIDE ID 1602730
Our database contains 334 games by Harald Pingitzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Pingitzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Pingitzer 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 | 2,218 | 2,399 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,333 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,411 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 334 | 103 | 137 | 94 | 30.8% |
| As White | 170 | 59 | 77 | 34 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 164 | 44 | 60 | 60 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Pingitzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Pingitzer's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 92 | 54.1% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 43 | 25.3% | 66.3% |
| d4 | 22 | 12.9% | 43.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.9% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.9% | 60.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Pingitzer usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Pingitzer usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Pingitzer usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 66.3% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Pingitzer usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Pingitzer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pingitzer usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 62 | 93.9% | 48.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 79.0% | 39.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 11.3% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Harald Pingitzer's chess games
All 334 games by Harald Pingitzer 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: 103 wins, 137 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 19 | 3/11/5 | 15.8% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A30 | Colle System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| D46 | Semi-Slav Defense | 18 | 0/7/11 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,463 | chT2O-AUT 1415 | D05 |
| Nov 2000 | Florian Handke | 2,455 | 20th Mitropa Cup | D05 |
| Oct 2002 | Ilia Balinov | 2,444 | chT2O-AUT 0203 | D52 |
| Jan 2004 | Sandor Videki | 2,430 | chT2O-AUT 0304 | A84 |
| Jan 1997 | Georg Danner | 2,430 | chT-AUT Qual | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2006 | 46 | 24 | 2,310 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,385 |
| 33rd Wch U20 | 1994 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
| chT2O-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,378 |
| chT2O-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 8 | 2,430 |
| chT2O-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,305 |
| chT2O-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| chT2O-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Pingitzer's chess games?
334 games by Harald Pingitzer, 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 Pingitzer has played.
What does Harald Pingitzer play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Harald Pingitzer opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Pingitzer answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Harald Pingitzer play as White?
As White, Harald Pingitzer's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Pingitzer play as Black?
As Black, Harald Pingitzer most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (18 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Harald Pingitzer's FIDE rating?
Harald Pingitzer is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Harald Pingitzer played?
Our database contains 334 games by Harald Pingitzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 137 draws, 94 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Pingitzer?
334 games by Harald Pingitzer 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.