Prepare against Heinz Hopfgartner
Austria · World #17,984 classical · FIDE ID 1607847
When preparing against Heinz Hopfgartner, expect 1.c4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (60%).
Our database contains 44 games by Heinz Hopfgartner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Hopfgartner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Hopfgartner 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 | 2,075 | 2,114 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,038 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 22.7% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 5.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Hopfgartner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Hopfgartner's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 76.0% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 44.7% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Hopfgartner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Hopfgartner usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Hopfgartner usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hopfgartner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hopfgartner usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Hopfgartner usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Heinz Hopfgartner's chess games
All 44 games by Heinz Hopfgartner 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: 10 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A19 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Georg Fuchs | 2,180 | Oberwart Open | A29 |
| Jan 2018 | Alexander Giemsa | 1,894 | 17th Marianske Lazne Open | A40 |
| Oct 2023 | Josef Kainz | 1,894 | 45th Arco Open | E50 |
| Oct 2022 | Stefano Morselli | 1,783 | 44th Arco Open | A20 |
| Jan 2018 | Wojciech Zbigniew Pawlak | 1,694 | 17th Marianske Lazne Open | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2000 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,077 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,994 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| 17th Marianske Lazne Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| 20th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,087 |
| 18th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,980 |
| 16th ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Hopfgartner's chess games?
44 games by Heinz Hopfgartner, 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 Hopfgartner has played.
What does Heinz Hopfgartner play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Heinz Hopfgartner opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Hopfgartner answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Heinz Hopfgartner play as White?
As White, Heinz Hopfgartner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Hopfgartner play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Hopfgartner most often plays: French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Heinz Hopfgartner's FIDE rating?
Heinz Hopfgartner is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Heinz Hopfgartner played?
Our database contains 44 games by Heinz Hopfgartner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Hopfgartner?
44 games by Heinz Hopfgartner 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.