Prepare against Johannes Hatzl
Austria · World #15,032 classical · FIDE ID 1610600
When preparing against Johannes Hatzl, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Semi-Slav Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 309 games by Johannes Hatzl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Hatzl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Hatzl 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 | 2,105 | 2,144 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,133 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,188 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 91 | 96 | 122 | 29.4% |
| As White | 163 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 146 | 39 | 42 | 65 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Hatzl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Hatzl's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 72.4% | 46.6% |
| d4 | 45 | 27.6% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hatzl usually continues c3 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hatzl usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hatzl usually continues d4 (42.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Hatzl usually continues Bf4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hatzl usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Hatzl usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 17 | 28.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 18.3% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 13.3% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 84.0% | 36.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 16.0% | 68.8% |
Johannes Hatzl's chess games
All 309 games by Johannes Hatzl 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: 91 wins, 96 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 37 | 15/10/12 | 40.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 6/14/9 | 20.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Amador Gonzalez De La Nava | 2,295 | Vienna Husek Open A | D30 |
| Feb 2023 | Samuel Weber | 2,282 | 21st Lienz Open | C07 |
| Sep 2006 | Mario Schachinger | 2,277 | ch-AUT qual | D31 |
| Jul 2015 | Martin Zwettler | 2,272 | ch-AUT | A08 |
| May 2020 | Emanuel Frank | 2,271 | ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 1,943 |
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 2,086 |
| Graz Open | 2006 | 16 | 8 | 2,201 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,160 |
| Graz Open B | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,890 |
| chT2M-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 2,052 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 8 | 2,266 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Hatzl's chess games?
309 games by Johannes Hatzl, 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 Johannes Hatzl has played.
What does Johannes Hatzl play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Johannes Hatzl opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Hatzl answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Johannes Hatzl play as White?
As White, Johannes Hatzl's most-played openings in our database are: London System (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Hatzl play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Hatzl most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Johannes Hatzl's FIDE rating?
Johannes Hatzl is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Johannes Hatzl played?
Our database contains 309 games by Johannes Hatzl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 96 draws, 122 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Hatzl?
309 games by Johannes Hatzl 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.