Prepare against Johannes Holzbauer
Austria · World #40,880 classical · FIDE ID 1608029
Our database contains 141 games by Johannes Holzbauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Holzbauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Holzbauer 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 | 1,931 | 2,153 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,038 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 2,051 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 29 | 64 | 48 | 20.6% |
| As White | 71 | 13 | 31 | 27 | 18.3% |
| As Black | 70 | 16 | 33 | 21 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Holzbauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Holzbauer's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 42.3% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 16 | 22.5% | 28.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 18.3% | 61.5% |
| c3 | 7 | 9.9% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Holzbauer usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Holzbauer usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Holzbauer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 28.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Holzbauer usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Holzbauer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Holzbauer usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Johannes Holzbauer's chess games
All 141 games by Johannes Holzbauer 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: 29 wins, 64 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Saragossa Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Helmut Pronold | 2,315 | Werfen Open A | A12 |
| Aug 2007 | Richard Vedder | 2,303 | 23rd Latschach Open | C10 |
| Jan 1993 | Silvestar Ziger | 2,250 | Werfen Open A | A48 |
| Sep 2000 | Johannes Sucher | 2,217 | 15th Wattens Open | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Gerhard Mittermayr | 2,200 | Werfen Open A | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werfen Open A | 1996 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| 10th Wattens Open | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,151 |
| ch-AUT | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,001 |
| 18th Faakersee Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,015 |
| 14th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| 15th Wattens Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,124 |
| 17th Graz Open A | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 2,057 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2006 | 8 | 1 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Holzbauer's chess games?
141 games by Johannes Holzbauer, 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 Holzbauer has played.
What does Johannes Holzbauer play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Johannes Holzbauer opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Holzbauer answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Johannes Holzbauer play as White?
As White, Johannes Holzbauer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Saragossa Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Holzbauer play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Holzbauer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Johannes Holzbauer's FIDE rating?
Johannes Holzbauer is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Johannes Holzbauer played?
Our database contains 141 games by Johannes Holzbauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 64 draws, 48 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Holzbauer?
141 games by Johannes Holzbauer 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.