Prepare against Mario Kobler
CM · Liechtenstein · World #17,910 classical · FIDE ID 12000094
Our database contains 106 games by Mario Kobler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Kobler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Kobler 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 | 2,076 | 2,121 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 24 | 37 | 45 | 22.6% |
| As White | 57 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 24.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Kobler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Kobler's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 30 | 52.6% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 21.1% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 12.3% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 53% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kobler usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Kobler usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Kobler usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kobler usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kobler usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kobler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 56.0% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 39.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Mario Kobler's chess games
All 106 games by Mario Kobler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 24 wins, 37 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Dominik Csiba | 2,377 | 27th Liechtenstein Open | A16 |
| Aug 2014 | Kevin Denny | 2,261 | Olympiad-41 | B05 |
| Jan 1998 | Christian Mottas | 2,205 | Pizol Open | B04 |
| Jan 1999 | Ullrich Skorna | 2,160 | 17th Liechtenstein Open | E06 |
| Aug 2014 | Ben Magana | 2,085 | Olympiad-41 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goetzis Open | 1997 | 12 | 4 | 1,720 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,105 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,109 |
| EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,002 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| Pizol Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1998 | 8 | 2 | 1,965 |
| 3rd EU Small Countries ol | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Kobler's chess games?
106 games by Mario Kobler, from Apr 2003 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 Mario Kobler has played.
What does Mario Kobler play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Mario Kobler opens with 1.c4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Kobler answers 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mario Kobler play as White?
As White, Mario Kobler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Kobler play as Black?
As Black, Mario Kobler most often plays: Alekhine Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Mario Kobler's FIDE rating?
Mario Kobler is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Mario Kobler played?
Our database contains 106 games by Mario Kobler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 37 draws, 45 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Kobler?
106 games by Mario Kobler 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.