Prepare against Elisabeth Hapala
WIM · Austria · World #16,462 classical · FIDE ID 1622080
Our database contains 784 games by Elisabeth Hapala, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elisabeth Hapala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elisabeth Hapala 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 | 2,090 | 2,227 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,047 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,025 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 784 | 258 | 205 | 321 | 32.9% |
| As White | 393 | 135 | 109 | 149 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 391 | 123 | 96 | 172 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elisabeth Hapala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elisabeth Hapala's side.
First moves as White (393 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 392 | 99.7% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hapala usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hapala usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hapala usually continues d4 (52.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Hapala usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 134 | 60.9% | 49.6% |
| e5 | 84 | 38.2% | 44.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 65 | 58.6% | 40.8% |
| Nf6 | 45 | 40.5% | 42.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Elisabeth Hapala's chess games
All 784 games by Elisabeth Hapala in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 258 wins, 205 draws, 321 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 48 | 19/10/19 | 39.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 47 | 10/17/20 | 21.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 14/6/21 | 34.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 14/11/13 | 36.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 66 | 26/14/26 | 39.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 54 | 15/15/24 | 27.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 44 | 19/4/21 | 43.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A45 | London System | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Eva Moser | 2,471 | ch-AUT w | A07 |
| Jan 2020 | Rout Padmini | 2,369 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | B33 |
| Feb 2019 | Filiz Osmanodja | 2,348 | BL 1819 w | C95 |
| Mar 2016 | Joanna Worek | 2,344 | Frydek Mistek w | B90 |
| Apr 2025 | Alicja Sliwicka | 2,342 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT w | 2017 | 80 | 39 | 1,988 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2025 | 74 | 31.5 | 2,085 |
| Vienna w | 2023 | 36 | 15 | 2,085 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 20 | 10 | 2,154 |
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-AUT U16 Girls | 2010 | 13 | 8 | 1,836 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,755 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,246 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Katharina Newrkla (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elisabeth Hapala's chess games?
784 games by Elisabeth Hapala, from Oct 2007 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 Elisabeth Hapala has played.
What does Elisabeth Hapala play on the first move as White?
Across 393 games with White in our database, Elisabeth Hapala opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elisabeth Hapala answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Elisabeth Hapala play as White?
As White, Elisabeth Hapala's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (48 games, 39.6% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 21.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 34.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 393 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elisabeth Hapala play as Black?
As Black, Elisabeth Hapala most often plays: Sicilian (66 games, 39.4% win rate); Slav Defense (54 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (44 games, 43.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 391 games.
What is Elisabeth Hapala's FIDE rating?
Elisabeth Hapala is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Elisabeth Hapala played?
Our database contains 784 games by Elisabeth Hapala, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 258 wins, 205 draws, 321 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elisabeth Hapala?
784 games by Elisabeth Hapala 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.