Prepare against Katharina Katter
WFM · Austria · World #15,992 classical · FIDE ID 1642626
When preparing against Katharina Katter, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 350 games by Katharina Katter, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Katharina Katter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Katharina Katter 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 | 2,095 | 2,124 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,052 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,106 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 151 | 66 | 133 | 43.1% |
| As White | 182 | 80 | 34 | 68 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 168 | 71 | 32 | 65 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Katharina Katter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Katharina Katter's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 131 | 72.0% | 50.4% |
| e4 | 39 | 21.4% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.9% | 22.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 50.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Katter usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Katter usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Katter usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 69.2% score
- …e5 (59% of these games) — Katter usually continues Nf3 (76.1% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Katter usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Katter usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 64.4% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 25 | 24.0% | 34.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 82.9% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.1% | 71.4% |
Katharina Katter's chess games
All 350 games by Katharina Katter in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - Aug 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: 151 wins, 66 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/4/13 | 29.2% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E62 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Peter Balint | 2,317 | ch-AUT | D78 |
| Nov 2022 | Simon Leeb | 2,276 | 25th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D15 |
| Mar 2023 | Anna-Christina Kopinits | 2,206 | chT-AUT w 2223 | D15 |
| Sep 2022 | Philipp Wendl | 2,201 | Graz Open A | A43 |
| Jul 2024 | Veronika Exler | 2,176 | ch-AUT | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U12 Girls | 2017 | 28 | 20 | 1,396 |
| ch-AUT U16 Girls | 2019 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,762 |
| ch-AUT U14 Girls | 2019 | 14 | 13 | 1,714 |
| ch-AUT U10 Girls | 2015 | 14 | 12 | 1,354 |
| Wch U20 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,069 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,674 |
| 22nd ch-EU w | 2022 | 11 | 3 | 1,908 |
| Wch U20 Girls Rapid | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Katharina Katter's chess games?
350 games by Katharina Katter, from Mar 2015 to Aug 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 Katharina Katter has played.
What does Katharina Katter play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Katharina Katter opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Katharina Katter answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Katharina Katter play as White?
As White, Katharina Katter's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Katharina Katter play as Black?
As Black, Katharina Katter most often plays: Italian Game (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Katharina Katter's FIDE rating?
Katharina Katter is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Katharina Katter played?
Our database contains 350 games by Katharina Katter, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 66 draws, 133 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Katharina Katter?
350 games by Katharina Katter 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.