Prepare against Josef Schiestl
Austria · World #22,829 classical · FIDE ID 1606921
Our database contains 157 games by Josef Schiestl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Schiestl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Schiestl 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 | 2,034 | 2,170 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,100 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,128 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 37 | 71 | 49 | 23.6% |
| As White | 79 | 22 | 38 | 19 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 78 | 15 | 33 | 30 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Schiestl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Schiestl's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 98.7% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Schiestl usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Schiestl usually continues Bc4 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Schiestl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schiestl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 89.2% | 42.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Josef Schiestl's chess games
All 157 games by Josef Schiestl 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: 37 wins, 71 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/9/9 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Ivan Farago | 2,505 | chT-AUT 0708 | B46 |
| Jan 2005 | Markus Bawart | 2,355 | chT-AUT 0405 | B04 |
| Oct 2013 | Siegfried Neuschmied | 2,230 | chT2W-AUT 1314 | B09 |
| Nov 2007 | Thomas Wanderer | 2,216 | chT-AUT 0708 | B43 |
| Jan 2018 | Harald Poettinger | 2,198 | chT2W-AUT 1718 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,224 |
| chT2W-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,121 |
| chT2W-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,185 |
| chT2W-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,175 |
| chT2W-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,181 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,208 |
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,325 |
| chT-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Schiestl's chess games?
157 games by Josef Schiestl, 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 Schiestl has played.
What does Josef Schiestl play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Josef Schiestl opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Schiestl answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Josef Schiestl play as White?
As White, Josef Schiestl's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Schiestl play as Black?
As Black, Josef Schiestl most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Josef Schiestl's FIDE rating?
Josef Schiestl is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Josef Schiestl played?
Our database contains 157 games by Josef Schiestl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 71 draws, 49 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Schiestl?
157 games by Josef Schiestl 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.