Prepare against Josef Strasser
Austria · World #97,439 classical · FIDE ID 1617265
When preparing against Josef Strasser, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 72 games by Josef Strasser, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Strasser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Strasser 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 | 1,737 | 1,948 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,900 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,889 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 30.6% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Strasser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Strasser's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 86.1% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 13.9% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 45.2% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Strasser usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Strasser usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Strasser usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Strasser usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Strasser usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Strasser usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Josef Strasser's chess games
All 72 games by Josef Strasser in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 22 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E02 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Manfred Schumi | 2,202 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | B01 |
| Sep 2007 | Franz Josef Becking | 2,049 | 18th Seefeld Open | A40 |
| Apr 2020 | Thomas Stolzlechner | 2,037 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | B01 |
| Sep 2005 | Georg Aigner | 2,033 | 16th Seefeld Open | D02 |
| Sep 2006 | Willi Meul | 1,998 | 17th Seefeld Open | D92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,687 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,704 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| 18th Seefeld Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,873 |
| 1st Innsbruck Open B | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,844 |
| 17th Seefeld Open | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,948 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| 20th ch-Tirol | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Strasser's chess games?
72 games by Josef Strasser, from Jan 2005 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 Strasser has played.
What does Josef Strasser play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Josef Strasser opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Strasser answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Josef Strasser play as White?
As White, Josef Strasser's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Strasser play as Black?
As Black, Josef Strasser most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Josef Strasser's FIDE rating?
Josef Strasser is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Josef Strasser played?
Our database contains 72 games by Josef Strasser, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Strasser?
72 games by Josef Strasser 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.