Prepare against Heinrich Eisterer
FM · Austria · World #4,789 classical · FIDE ID 1600125
Our database contains 204 games by Heinrich Eisterer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinrich Eisterer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinrich Eisterer 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 | 2,279 | 2,364 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 66 | 66 | 72 | 32.4% |
| As White | 101 | 37 | 29 | 35 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 103 | 29 | 37 | 37 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinrich Eisterer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinrich Eisterer's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 69 | 68.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 18.8% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Eisterer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Eisterer usually continues g3 (42.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Eisterer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Eisterer usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Eisterer usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Eisterer usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 72.0% | 40.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 16.0% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Heinrich Eisterer's chess games
All 204 games by Heinrich Eisterer 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: 66 wins, 66 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 14/6/12 | 43.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Peter Enders | 2,490 | 5th Budapest Spring Open | A05 |
| Oct 1984 | Lothar Vogt | 2,485 | Balatonbereny Artia Open | B16 |
| Jan 1989 | Josef Klinger | 2,475 | chT-AUT | A30 |
| Jan 1989 | Michael Schlosser | 2,440 | chT-AUT | C54 |
| Jan 1996 | Lajos Seres | 2,440 | Balatonbereny Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2002 | 57 | 30 | 2,339 |
| chT-AUT | 1990 | 29 | 12 | 2,320 |
| ch-AUT sf | 1992 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,329 |
| chT2O-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,376 |
| chT2O-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,328 |
| Vienna Open | 1991 | 11 | 4 | 2,276 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1996 | 10 | 6 | 2,508 |
| Schlechter Memorial | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,417 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinrich Eisterer's chess games?
204 games by Heinrich Eisterer, 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 Heinrich Eisterer has played.
What does Heinrich Eisterer play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Heinrich Eisterer opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinrich Eisterer answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Heinrich Eisterer play as White?
As White, Heinrich Eisterer's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinrich Eisterer play as Black?
As Black, Heinrich Eisterer most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Heinrich Eisterer's FIDE rating?
Heinrich Eisterer is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Heinrich Eisterer played?
Our database contains 204 games by Heinrich Eisterer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 66 draws, 72 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinrich Eisterer?
204 games by Heinrich Eisterer 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.