Prepare against Julian Kranzl
Austria · World #8,620 classical · FIDE ID 1637720
When preparing against Julian Kranzl, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 144 games by Julian Kranzl, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Kranzl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Kranzl 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 | 2,193 | 2,295 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 63 | 28 | 53 | 43.8% |
| As White | 63 | 32 | 10 | 21 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 81 | 31 | 18 | 32 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Kranzl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Kranzl's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 41.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 31.7% | 67.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 27.0% | 61.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kranzl usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kranzl usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kranzl usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 67.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kranzl usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kranzl usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kranzl usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 79.5% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 92.9% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Julian Kranzl's chess games
All 144 games by Julian Kranzl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 63 wins, 28 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Alberto Barp | 2,413 | Kaltern Open 5th | E11 |
| Oct 2022 | Harald Schneider-Zinner | 2,361 | Kaltern Open 5th | E09 |
| Nov 2021 | Denis Gretz | 2,327 | chT-AUT 2122 | A87 |
| Oct 2023 | Antoine Manoeuvre | 2,312 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | A49 |
| Aug 2019 | Siegfried Neuschmied | 2,295 | 3rd Innsbruck Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,178 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2017 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,999 |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 43rd St Veit Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,243 |
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,182 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,615 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,501 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Kranzl's chess games?
144 games by Julian Kranzl, from Oct 2014 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 Julian Kranzl has played.
What does Julian Kranzl play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Julian Kranzl opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Kranzl answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Julian Kranzl play as White?
As White, Julian Kranzl's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 83.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Kranzl play as Black?
As Black, Julian Kranzl most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Julian Kranzl's FIDE rating?
Julian Kranzl is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Julian Kranzl played?
Our database contains 144 games by Julian Kranzl, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 28 draws, 53 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Kranzl?
144 games by Julian Kranzl 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.