Prepare against Heinz Grabher
FM · Austria · World #10,018 classical · FIDE ID 1601954
When preparing against Heinz Grabher, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit as Black, 11.1% over 27 games.
Our database contains 429 games by Heinz Grabher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Grabher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Grabher 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 | 2,169 | 2,311 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,183 | 2,190 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 429 | 136 | 131 | 162 | 31.7% |
| As White | 216 | 76 | 68 | 72 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 213 | 60 | 63 | 90 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Grabher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Grabher's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 216 | 100.0% | 50.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Grabher usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Grabher usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Grabher usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 53.9% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 39 | 43.8% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 57.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 42.5% | 43.5% |
Heinz Grabher's chess games
All 429 games by Heinz Grabher 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: 136 wins, 131 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 54 | 20/12/22 | 37.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 12/2/0 | 85.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 27 | 3/8/16 | 11.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Miso Cebalo | 2,437 | 30th Liechtenstein Open | A20 |
| Jan 2008 | Friedrich Karl Volkmann | 2,434 | chT-AUT 0708 | B33 |
| Jan 1992 | Milan Orsag | 2,415 | Prague Bohemians | D07 |
| May 2004 | Mladen Vucic | 2,413 | 22nd Liechtenstein Open | C47 |
| Nov 2001 | Stefan Bromberger | 2,407 | chT2W-AUT 0102 | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,260 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,169 |
| Prague Bohemians | 1992 | 12 | 3 | 2,122 |
| chT2W-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,179 |
| chT2W-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,285 |
| chT2W-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| chT2W-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| Budapest Statisztika 02 | 1993 | 11 | 3 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Grabher's chess games?
429 games by Heinz Grabher, 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 Heinz Grabher has played.
What does Heinz Grabher play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Heinz Grabher opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Grabher answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Heinz Grabher play as White?
As White, Heinz Grabher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 37.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 85.7% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Grabher play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Grabher most often plays: Queen's Gambit (27 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Heinz Grabher's FIDE rating?
Heinz Grabher is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,183 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Heinz Grabher played?
Our database contains 429 games by Heinz Grabher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 131 draws, 162 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Grabher?
429 games by Heinz Grabher 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.