Prepare against Karl-Heinz Staudacher
Austria · World #102,230 classical · FIDE ID 1670247
When preparing against Karl-Heinz Staudacher, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 57 games by Karl-Heinz Staudacher, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinz Staudacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinz Staudacher 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 | 1,723 | 1,734 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,825 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,650 | 1,811 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 8 | 11 | 38 | 14.0% |
| As White | 25 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 8.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinz Staudacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinz Staudacher's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 56.0% | 14.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 40.0% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Staudacher usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Staudacher usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Staudacher usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Staudacher usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Staudacher usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Staudacher usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 29.4% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Karl-Heinz Staudacher's chess games
All 57 games by Karl-Heinz Staudacher in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Harald Hahn | 1,775 | 08th Wattens Open | A66 |
| Apr 2020 | Nikolaus Kellner | 1,685 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | A00 |
| Apr 2020 | Simon Studener | 1,678 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | B47 |
| Apr 2020 | Eduard Mittelbach | 1,667 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | A11 |
| Jun 2025 | Manfred Werdinig | 1,500 | ch-AUT Rapid | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,638 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,477 |
| 9th Wattens Open | 1994 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 8 | 0 | 1,429 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,721 |
| 11th Wattens Open | 1996 | 7 | 3 | 1,860 |
| 08th Wattens Open | 1993 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,700 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Heinz Staudacher's chess games?
57 games by Karl-Heinz Staudacher, from Jul 2019 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-Heinz Staudacher has played.
What does Karl-Heinz Staudacher play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinz Staudacher opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinz Staudacher answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinz Staudacher play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinz Staudacher's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinz Staudacher play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinz Staudacher most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Karl-Heinz Staudacher's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinz Staudacher is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid and 1,650 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Karl-Heinz Staudacher played?
Our database contains 57 games by Karl-Heinz Staudacher, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses (14.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinz Staudacher?
57 games by Karl-Heinz Staudacher 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.