Prepare against Kurt Petschar
FM · Austria · World #10,163 classical · FIDE ID 1600478
Our database contains 623 games by Kurt Petschar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Petschar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Petschar 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 | 2,167 | 2,356 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,315 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,276 | 2,276 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 623 | 182 | 266 | 175 | 29.2% |
| As White | 322 | 107 | 139 | 76 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 301 | 75 | 127 | 99 | 24.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Petschar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Petschar's side.
First moves as White (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 199 | 61.8% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 71 | 22.0% | 58.5% |
| c4 | 33 | 10.2% | 71.2% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 5.6% | 38.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Petschar usually continues Nf3 (46.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Petschar usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Petschar usually continues d4 (42.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Petschar usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Petschar usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Petschar usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 42.9% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 38 | 30.2% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.6% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 50 | 51.0% | 39.0% |
| Nf6 | 45 | 45.9% | 51.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Kurt Petschar's chess games
All 623 games by Kurt Petschar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 182 wins, 266 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 35 | 13/15/7 | 37.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 31 | 8/11/12 | 25.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 7/12/7 | 26.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 0/8/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Zoran Jovanovic | 2,532 | chT2M-AUT 0910 | C77 |
| Jan 1990 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,505 | 6th Budapest Spring Open | B90 |
| Jun 1985 | Adolf Herzog | 2,445 | ch-AUT | A14 |
| Jan 1989 | Michael Schlosser | 2,440 | chT-AUT | B06 |
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Hresc | 2,435 | 4th Casino Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2017 | 132 | 61 | 2,258 |
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 60 | 33.5 | 2,353 |
| Oberwart Open | 2002 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,300 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,321 |
| ch-AUT sf | 1992 | 18 | 11 | 2,372 |
| Wolfsberg Open | 2014 | 12 | 7 | 2,249 |
| chT2M-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 4 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Petschar's chess games?
623 games by Kurt Petschar, from Apr 2003 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 Kurt Petschar has played.
What does Kurt Petschar play on the first move as White?
Across 322 games with White in our database, Kurt Petschar opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Petschar answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Kurt Petschar play as White?
As White, Kurt Petschar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 322 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Petschar play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Petschar most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 27.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Kurt Petschar's FIDE rating?
Kurt Petschar is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,276 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Kurt Petschar played?
Our database contains 623 games by Kurt Petschar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 266 draws, 175 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Petschar?
623 games by Kurt Petschar 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.