Prepare against Karl Hrdina
Austria · World #77,295 classical · FIDE ID 1613391
When preparing against Karl Hrdina, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 120 games by Karl Hrdina, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Hrdina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Hrdina 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 | 1,798 | 1,998 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,933 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,912 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 39 | 21 | 60 | 32.5% |
| As White | 55 | 19 | 10 | 26 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 20 | 11 | 34 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Hrdina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Hrdina's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 98.2% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Hrdina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Hrdina usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Hrdina usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Hrdina usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 82.8% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Karl Hrdina's chess games
All 120 games by Karl Hrdina in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 39 wins, 21 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1997 | Karl-Heinz Schein | 2,235 | 6th Feffernitz Raika Open | D55 |
| Apr 2009 | Marek Pokrupa | 2,161 | Karlovy Vary Open | E94 |
| Aug 1997 | Lorenzo Barsi | 2,107 | 6th Feffernitz Raika Open | C34 |
| Jul 2024 | Jens Kosin | 2,068 | 43rd St Veit Open 2024 | D02 |
| May 2008 | Wolfgang Boelzlbauer | 2,015 | 11th Voesendorf Open A | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,740 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
| 6th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1997 | 8 | 5 | 2,090 |
| 43rd St Veit Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,940 |
| Vienna Advent Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,867 |
| Karlovy Vary Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| 18th Lienz Open A | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Hrdina's chess games?
120 games by Karl Hrdina, from Jan 2004 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 Hrdina has played.
What does Karl Hrdina play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Karl Hrdina opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Hrdina answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Karl Hrdina play as White?
As White, Karl Hrdina's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Hrdina play as Black?
As Black, Karl Hrdina most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Karl Hrdina's FIDE rating?
Karl Hrdina is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Karl Hrdina played?
Our database contains 120 games by Karl Hrdina, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 21 draws, 60 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Hrdina?
120 games by Karl Hrdina 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.