Prepare against Josef Kainz
Austria · World #47,290 classical · FIDE ID 1613030
Our database contains 460 games by Josef Kainz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Kainz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Kainz 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 | 1,904 | 2,113 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,966 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,946 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 460 | 133 | 83 | 244 | 28.9% |
| As White | 220 | 70 | 40 | 110 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 240 | 63 | 43 | 134 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Kainz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Kainz's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 212 | 96.4% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.3% | 10.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kainz usually continues c4 (37.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kainz usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kainz usually continues Bg5 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 10.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kainz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kainz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Kainz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 100.0% | 32.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 58.0% | 38.3% |
| c5 | 28 | 34.6% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Josef Kainz's chess games
All 460 games by Josef Kainz 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: 133 wins, 83 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 25 | 10/3/12 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A63 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 13/5/19 | 35.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/2/17 | 34.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 2/4/12 | 11.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 0/2/10 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Robert Loncar | 2,402 | 27th Pula Open | E21 |
| Dec 2002 | Klaus Neumeier | 2,282 | 11th Donau Open | E76 |
| Jan 2002 | Petra Schuurman | 2,269 | Graz Open | A57 |
| Aug 2001 | Sergei Neff | 2,245 | 10th Feffernitz Raika Open | A65 |
| Aug 2024 | Jonas Rempe | 2,187 | 33rd Feffernitz Open A | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open | 2005 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,094 |
| chT2M-AUT 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,963 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,869 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,976 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,935 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Kainz's chess games?
460 games by Josef Kainz, 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 Josef Kainz has played.
What does Josef Kainz play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Josef Kainz opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Kainz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Josef Kainz play as White?
As White, Josef Kainz's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Kainz play as Black?
As Black, Josef Kainz most often plays: Benoni Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Josef Kainz's FIDE rating?
Josef Kainz is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Josef Kainz played?
Our database contains 460 games by Josef Kainz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 83 draws, 244 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Kainz?
460 games by Josef Kainz 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.