Prepare against Karlheinz Eckhoff
Austria · World #91,583 classical · FIDE ID 1614266
When preparing against Karlheinz Eckhoff, expect 1.b4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 68 games by Karlheinz Eckhoff, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karlheinz Eckhoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karlheinz Eckhoff 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 | 1,754 | 2,073 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,833 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 16 | 7 | 45 | 23.5% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 4 | 22 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karlheinz Eckhoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karlheinz Eckhoff's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 18 | 51.4% | 19.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 34.3% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 51% of White games, 19.4% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Eckhoff usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Eckhoff usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Eckhoff usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Eckhoff usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Eckhoff usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Eckhoff usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 42.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Karlheinz Eckhoff's chess games
All 68 games by Karlheinz Eckhoff in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 17 | 2/1/14 | 11.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Stanimir Nikolic | 2,300 | Finkenstein Open | A15 |
| Aug 2000 | Harald Goeslbauer | 2,177 | 16th Finkenstein Open | A34 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Kovacic | 2,155 | Finkenstein Open | C41 |
| Sep 2004 | Rene Emberger | 2,118 | Graz Open A | C44 |
| Sep 2004 | Denis Steininger | 2,081 | Graz Open A | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open A | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,981 |
| 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,118 |
| Lienz Open | 1988 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| Finkenstein Open | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,096 |
| Graz Open | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,941 |
| 5th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1996 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,570 |
| 6th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1997 | 5 | 0 | 1,583 |
| 7th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1998 | 4 | 1 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karlheinz Eckhoff's chess games?
68 games by Karlheinz Eckhoff, from Oct 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 Karlheinz Eckhoff has played.
What does Karlheinz Eckhoff play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Karlheinz Eckhoff opens with 1.b4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karlheinz Eckhoff answers 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Karlheinz Eckhoff play as White?
As White, Karlheinz Eckhoff's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karlheinz Eckhoff play as Black?
As Black, Karlheinz Eckhoff most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Anglo-Slav Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Karlheinz Eckhoff's FIDE rating?
Karlheinz Eckhoff is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Karlheinz Eckhoff played?
Our database contains 68 games by Karlheinz Eckhoff, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 45 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karlheinz Eckhoff?
68 games by Karlheinz Eckhoff 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.