Prepare against Josef Granabetter
Austria · World #74,373 classical · FIDE ID 1620894
When preparing against Josef Granabetter, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 97 games by Josef Granabetter, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Granabetter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Granabetter 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 | 1,807 | 2,009 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 33 | 25 | 39 | 34.0% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 12 | 18 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Granabetter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Granabetter's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 66.7% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 33.3% | 29.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Granabetter usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Granabetter usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Granabetter usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 29.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Granabetter usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Granabetter usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Granabetter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 32.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Josef Granabetter's chess games
All 97 games by Josef Granabetter in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 33 wins, 25 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Stephan Rausch | 2,346 | 14th Vienna Open | A70 |
| Feb 2012 | Robert Zsifkovits | 2,190 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open A | B43 |
| Oct 2005 | Drago Stanivukovic | 2,129 | ch-Vienna | B30 |
| Aug 2012 | Wilhelm Thoma | 2,114 | Vienna Husek Open A | C00 |
| May 2011 | Aleksandar Andreev | 2,101 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Vienna | 2005 | 16 | 10 | 2,231 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,046 |
| Graz Open B | 1994 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| Vienna Husek Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,055 |
| 5th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,924 |
| 13th Vienna Open B | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Granabetter's chess games?
97 games by Josef Granabetter, from Jan 2006 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 Josef Granabetter has played.
What does Josef Granabetter play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Josef Granabetter opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Granabetter answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Granabetter play as White?
As White, Josef Granabetter's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Granabetter play as Black?
As Black, Josef Granabetter most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Josef Granabetter's FIDE rating?
Josef Granabetter is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Josef Granabetter played?
Our database contains 97 games by Josef Granabetter, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 25 draws, 39 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Granabetter?
97 games by Josef Granabetter 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.