Prepare against Katharina Poetscher
Austria · World #85,649 classical · FIDE ID 1670859
When preparing against Katharina Poetscher, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 126 games by Katharina Poetscher, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Katharina Poetscher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Katharina Poetscher 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 | 1,771 | 1,906 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,691 | 1,691 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 54 | 21 | 51 | 42.9% |
| As White | 60 | 28 | 11 | 21 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 66 | 26 | 10 | 30 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Katharina Poetscher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Katharina Poetscher's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 90.0% | 54.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.6% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Poetscher usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Poetscher usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Poetscher usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Poetscher usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Poetscher usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 23.8% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 19.0% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 22.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
Katharina Poetscher's chess games
All 126 games by Katharina Poetscher in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 54 wins, 21 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E72 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Avery Yu | 1,861 | Wch U14 Girls | B28 |
| Aug 2026 | Richard Knittel-Templ | 1,708 | Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | C66 |
| Dec 2020 | Klara Schirmbeck | 1,700 | ch-AUT U12 Girls Online Rapid | B57 |
| Mar 2024 | Josephina Akiko Brunner | 1,697 | ch-AUT U16 Girls | C88 |
| Mar 2024 | Leefke Giselbrecht | 1,695 | ch-AUT U16 Girls | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U14 Girls | 2023 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,212 |
| ch-EU Union U14 20th | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,330 |
| Styrian Open U08/12 27th | 2021 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,308 |
| ch-EU Union U10 17th | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 883 |
| Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,815 |
| 28th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,459 |
| ch-AUT U10 Girls | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,035 |
| 6th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Katharina Poetscher's chess games?
126 games by Katharina Poetscher, from May 2022 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 Poetscher has played.
What does Katharina Poetscher play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Katharina Poetscher opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Katharina Poetscher answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Katharina Poetscher play as White?
As White, Katharina Poetscher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Katharina Poetscher play as Black?
As Black, Katharina Poetscher most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Katharina Poetscher's FIDE rating?
Katharina Poetscher is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,691 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Katharina Poetscher played?
Our database contains 126 games by Katharina Poetscher, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 21 draws, 51 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Katharina Poetscher?
126 games by Katharina Poetscher 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.