Prepare against Johann Windhofer
Austria · World #49,744 classical · FIDE ID 1636898
Our database contains 30 games by Johann Windhofer, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Windhofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Windhofer 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 | 1,894 | 1,904 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20.0% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Windhofer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Windhofer's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Windhofer usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Windhofer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Windhofer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Windhofer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Windhofer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Windhofer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Johann Windhofer's chess games
All 30 games by Johann Windhofer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Wilhelm Hagenauer | 1,750 | Schwarzach Open B | E32 |
| Aug 1998 | Franz Binder | 1,719 | Schwarzach Open B | B73 |
| Aug 1998 | Ernst-Albrecht Ruhle | 1,630 | Schwarzach Open B | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwarzach Open B | 2002 | 17 | 8 | 1,797 |
| Werfen Open B | 1995 | 7 | 1 | 1,554 |
| 18th Schwarzach Open B | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 1,772 |
| 26th Schwarzach Open B | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,559 |
| 19th Schwarzach Open B | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,593 |
| 20th Schwarzach Open B | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,573 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Windhofer's chess games?
30 games by Johann Windhofer, from Apr 2014 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 Windhofer has played.
What does Johann Windhofer play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Johann Windhofer opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Windhofer answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Johann Windhofer play as White?
As White, Johann Windhofer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Windhofer play as Black?
As Black, Johann Windhofer most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Johann Windhofer's FIDE rating?
Johann Windhofer is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Johann Windhofer played?
Our database contains 30 games by Johann Windhofer, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Windhofer?
30 games by Johann Windhofer 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.