Prepare against Josef Mittendorfer
Austria · World #27,023 classical · FIDE ID 1611461
Our database contains 35 games by Josef Mittendorfer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josef Mittendorfer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Mittendorfer 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 | 2,004 | 2,127 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 20.0% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Mittendorfer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Mittendorfer's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Mittendorfer usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Mittendorfer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Mittendorfer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Josef Mittendorfer's chess games
All 35 games by Josef Mittendorfer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E80 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Alarich Lenz | 2,190 | ch-AUT qual | A32 |
| Mar 1999 | Josef Nussbaumer | 2,109 | ch-Linz County | B38 |
| Sep 2006 | Johannes Holzbauer | 2,098 | ch-AUT qual | D61 |
| Sep 2006 | Gerhard Brunner | 2,027 | ch-AUT qual | A41 |
| Aug 2005 | Peter Steiner | 2,010 | ch-AUT qual | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT qual | 2006 | 18 | 7 | 2,098 |
| ch-Linz County | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,104 |
| chT2M-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2,114 |
| chT2M-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,894 |
| 11th Linz Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,783 |
| Bodensee Seniors Open 7th | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,819 |
| Oberbank Challenger Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Mittendorfer's chess games?
35 games by Josef Mittendorfer, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Mittendorfer has played.
What does Josef Mittendorfer play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Josef Mittendorfer opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Mittendorfer answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Josef Mittendorfer play as White?
As White, Josef Mittendorfer's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Mittendorfer play as Black?
As Black, Josef Mittendorfer most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Josef Mittendorfer's FIDE rating?
Josef Mittendorfer is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Josef Mittendorfer played?
Our database contains 35 games by Josef Mittendorfer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Mittendorfer?
35 games by Josef Mittendorfer 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.