Prepare against Johann Poecksteiner
FM · Austria · World #21,965 classical · FIDE ID 1601253
Our database contains 225 games by Johann Poecksteiner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Poecksteiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Poecksteiner 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 | 2,041 | 2,197 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,162 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,220 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 68 | 75 | 82 | 30.2% |
| As White | 105 | 41 | 35 | 29 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 120 | 27 | 40 | 53 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Poecksteiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Poecksteiner's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 61.9% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 36 | 34.3% | 51.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Poecksteiner usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Poecksteiner usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Poecksteiner usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Poecksteiner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Poecksteiner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Poecksteiner usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 50.8% | 41.9% |
| c5 | 21 | 34.4% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.2% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 36.1% | 34.6% |
| f5 | 11 | 30.6% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 16.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
Johann Poecksteiner's chess games
All 225 games by Johann Poecksteiner 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: 68 wins, 75 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 29 | 8/9/12 | 27.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Alexander Fauland | 2,450 | chT-AUT | A33 |
| Jun 1985 | Adolf Herzog | 2,445 | ch-AUT | B20 |
| Mar 2003 | Emelbek Moldobaev | 2,404 | Internet Section 16-A | A65 |
| Apr 2020 | Harald Schneider-Zinner | 2,381 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | D02 |
| Aug 1981 | Alon Greenfeld | 2,380 | 03rd WchT U26 | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 1985 | 32 | 13 | 2,289 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,288 |
| chT-AUT | 1989 | 13 | 3 | 2,134 |
| 03rd WchT U26 | 1981 | 11 | 7 | 2,476 |
| Lienz Open | 1988 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,462 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
| Vienna Open | 1986 | 9 | 3 | 2,192 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Poecksteiner's chess games?
225 games by Johann Poecksteiner, 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 Johann Poecksteiner has played.
What does Johann Poecksteiner play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Johann Poecksteiner opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Poecksteiner answers 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Johann Poecksteiner play as White?
As White, Johann Poecksteiner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Poecksteiner play as Black?
As Black, Johann Poecksteiner most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Johann Poecksteiner's FIDE rating?
Johann Poecksteiner is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Johann Poecksteiner played?
Our database contains 225 games by Johann Poecksteiner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 75 draws, 82 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Poecksteiner?
225 games by Johann Poecksteiner 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.