Prepare against Katharina Newrkla
WIM · Austria · World #6,569 classical · FIDE ID 1621629
When preparing against Katharina Newrkla, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.1% over 39 games.
Our database contains 615 games by Katharina Newrkla, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Katharina Newrkla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Katharina Newrkla 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 | 2,233 | 2,265 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,165 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,174 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 615 | 215 | 224 | 176 | 35.0% |
| As White | 317 | 118 | 110 | 89 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 298 | 97 | 114 | 87 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Katharina Newrkla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Katharina Newrkla's side.
First moves as White (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 301 | 95.0% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 3.8% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Newrkla usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Newrkla usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Newrkla usually continues d4 (43.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Newrkla usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Newrkla usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Newrkla usually continues g4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 166 | 89.2% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 20 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 82.4% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 17.6% | 57.7% |
Katharina Newrkla's chess games
All 615 games by Katharina Newrkla in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 215 wins, 224 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 39 | 9/16/14 | 23.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 12/14/5 | 38.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 31/25/18 | 41.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/11/9 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Oliver Lehner | 2,421 | Oberwart Open A | C67 |
| Jul 2017 | Kulkarni Ojas | 2,351 | 40th Barbera del Valles Open | B03 |
| Feb 2020 | Yuliya Shvayger | 2,336 | BL 1920 w | B90 |
| May 2022 | Inna Gaponenko | 2,332 | BL 2122 w | B33 |
| Nov 2015 | Hanna Marie Klek | 2,326 | chT-AUT w 1516 | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT w | 2017 | 95 | 63 | 2,115 |
| Vienna w | 2015 | 36 | 16.5 | 2,172 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2008 | 22 | 13 | 2,114 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2019 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-AUT U16 Girls | 2005 | 14 | 10 | – |
| 28th Wch U20 Girls | 2010 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,171 |
| chT2O-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,358 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Veronika Exler (14 games) · Annika Froewis (13 games) · Elisabeth Hapala (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Katharina Newrkla's chess games?
615 games by Katharina Newrkla, from Oct 2006 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 Katharina Newrkla has played.
What does Katharina Newrkla play on the first move as White?
Across 317 games with White in our database, Katharina Newrkla opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Katharina Newrkla answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Katharina Newrkla play as White?
As White, Katharina Newrkla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 23.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 28.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 317 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Katharina Newrkla play as Black?
As Black, Katharina Newrkla most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 298 games.
What is Katharina Newrkla's FIDE rating?
Katharina Newrkla is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Katharina Newrkla played?
Our database contains 615 games by Katharina Newrkla, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 215 wins, 224 draws, 176 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Katharina Newrkla?
615 games by Katharina Newrkla 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.