Prepare against Leopold Surtmann
Austria · World #50,003 classical · FIDE ID 1626817
Our database contains 39 games by Leopold Surtmann, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leopold Surtmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leopold Surtmann 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 | 1,944 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,860 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 20 | 6 | 13 | 51.3% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 63.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leopold Surtmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leopold Surtmann's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Surtmann usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Surtmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Surtmann usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Surtmann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Surtmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Leopold Surtmann's chess games
All 39 games by Leopold Surtmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Guenter Hoebarth | 2,094 | 9th Leonding Open | C50 |
| Aug 2014 | Christian Themessl-Huber | 2,018 | 2nd Hoersching Open | B72 |
| Aug 2017 | Harald Rotter | 1,922 | 5th Hoersching Open | A00 |
| Aug 2014 | Josef Nussbaumer | 1,910 | 2nd Hoersching Open | B44 |
| Aug 2014 | Heinz Kusche | 1,906 | 2nd Hoersching Open | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Hoersching Open | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,037 |
| 9th Leonding Open | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,379 |
| 1st Hoersching Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,904 |
| ch-Oberoesterreich Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
| 3rd Hoersching Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,833 |
| 5th Hoersching Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leopold Surtmann's chess games?
39 games by Leopold Surtmann, from Apr 2013 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 Leopold Surtmann has played.
What does Leopold Surtmann play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Leopold Surtmann opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leopold Surtmann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Leopold Surtmann play as White?
As White, Leopold Surtmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leopold Surtmann play as Black?
As Black, Leopold Surtmann most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Leopold Surtmann's FIDE rating?
Leopold Surtmann is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Leopold Surtmann played?
Our database contains 39 games by Leopold Surtmann, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leopold Surtmann?
39 games by Leopold Surtmann 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.