Prepare against Kurt Karlstoetter
Austria · World #50,005 classical · FIDE ID 1642863
When preparing against Kurt Karlstoetter, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 39 games by Kurt Karlstoetter, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Karlstoetter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Karlstoetter 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 | 1,893 | 1,928 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,918 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 30.8% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Karlstoetter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Karlstoetter's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Karlstoetter usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Karlstoetter usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Karlstoetter usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Karlstoetter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Karlstoetter usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Kurt Karlstoetter's chess games
All 39 games by Kurt Karlstoetter in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E64 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Karl Gneiss | 2,159 | ch-AUT Seniors 65 | A12 |
| Jun 2016 | Rainer Selig | 2,139 | WchT Seniors 65 | B87 |
| Oct 2018 | Norbert Pfitzer | 2,093 | ch-North Austria Seniors 65 | D11 |
| Feb 2017 | Felix Winiwarter | 2,078 | ch-AUT Seniors 65 | C84 |
| Jun 2016 | Juergen Armbruester | 1,964 | WchT Seniors 65 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,060 |
| ch-North Austria Seniors 65 | 2018 | 12 | 6 | 1,959 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-Niederoesterreich Seniors Open | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Karlstoetter's chess games?
39 games by Kurt Karlstoetter, from Nov 2014 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 Kurt Karlstoetter has played.
What does Kurt Karlstoetter play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Kurt Karlstoetter opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Karlstoetter answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Kurt Karlstoetter play as White?
As White, Kurt Karlstoetter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Karlstoetter play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Karlstoetter most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Kurt Karlstoetter's FIDE rating?
Kurt Karlstoetter is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Kurt Karlstoetter played?
Our database contains 39 games by Kurt Karlstoetter, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Karlstoetter?
39 games by Kurt Karlstoetter 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.