Prepare against Karl Denzinger
CHE · World #105,973 classical · FIDE ID 1311611
When preparing against Karl Denzinger, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 225 games by Karl Denzinger, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Denzinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Denzinger 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 | 1,712 | 1,832 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,738 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 92 | 30 | 102 | 40.9% |
| As White | 114 | 56 | 11 | 46 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 111 | 36 | 19 | 56 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Denzinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Denzinger's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Denzinger usually continues Nf3 (42.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Denzinger usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Denzinger usually continues d4 (62.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 94.2% | 41.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 18 | 48.6% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 29.7% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 16.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
Karl Denzinger's chess games
All 225 games by Karl Denzinger in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 92 wins, 30 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/4/14 | 43.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Erika Reust | 2,020 | Pizol Open | C50 |
| Jan 2004 | Eugen Schwammberger | 1,955 | Weggis Seniors Open | D04 |
| Jun 2006 | Ulrich Eggenberger | 1,952 | 4th Adelboden Seniors Open | A03 |
| May 2006 | Harry Siegfried | 1,932 | 7th Weggis Seniors Open | B95 |
| Aug 2006 | Marianna Ivanova | 1,900 | 6th ch-EU Seniors | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI Seniors | 2007 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,808 |
| 4th Ascona Seniors Open | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 1,722 |
| 3rd Bad Ragaz Seniors Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,535 |
| 4th Weggis Seniors Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,766 |
| 7th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,659 |
| 4th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,677 |
| 8th Ascona Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,625 |
| 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,806 |
Interactive opening tree from all 225 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Denzinger's chess games?
225 games by Karl Denzinger, from Jul 2008 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 Karl Denzinger has played.
What does Karl Denzinger play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Karl Denzinger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Denzinger answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Karl Denzinger play as White?
As White, Karl Denzinger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Philidor (12 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Denzinger play as Black?
As Black, Karl Denzinger most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Karl Denzinger's FIDE rating?
Karl Denzinger is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Karl Denzinger played?
Our database contains 225 games by Karl Denzinger, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 30 draws, 102 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Denzinger?
225 games by Karl Denzinger 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.