Prepare against Josef Nussbaumer
Austria · World #91,582 classical · FIDE ID 1605399
When preparing against Josef Nussbaumer, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 52 games by Josef Nussbaumer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Nussbaumer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Nussbaumer 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 | 1,754 | 2,081 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,912 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 9 | 9 | 34 | 17.3% |
| As White | 31 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 6.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Nussbaumer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Nussbaumer's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nussbaumer usually continues Nf3 (5.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Nussbaumer usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Nussbaumer usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nussbaumer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Josef Nussbaumer's chess games
All 52 games by Josef Nussbaumer 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Martin Holzweber | 2,085 | 11th Linz Open | C32 |
| Apr 2012 | Christian Schwartz | 2,084 | 11th Semriach Open | C32 |
| Mar 2018 | Peter Stadler | 2,048 | ch-Oberoesterreich Open | B21 |
| Apr 2012 | Klaus Wenger | 1,961 | 11th Semriach Open | C55 |
| Mar 2018 | Bernhard Hoelzl | 1,801 | ch-Oberoesterreich Open | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberoesterreich Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 7 | 1 | 1,749 |
| 2nd Hoersching Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| 11th Semriach Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,131 |
| 2nd Scharnstein Open | 1999 | 4 | 0 | 1,507 |
| 8th Donau Open A | 1999 | 3 | 0 | 1,852 |
| ch-Linz County | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,740 |
| chT2M-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Nussbaumer's chess games?
52 games by Josef Nussbaumer, 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 Nussbaumer has played.
What does Josef Nussbaumer play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Josef Nussbaumer opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Nussbaumer answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Josef Nussbaumer play as White?
As White, Josef Nussbaumer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Nussbaumer play as Black?
As Black, Josef Nussbaumer most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Josef Nussbaumer's FIDE rating?
Josef Nussbaumer is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Josef Nussbaumer played?
Our database contains 52 games by Josef Nussbaumer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses (17.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Nussbaumer?
52 games by Josef Nussbaumer 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.