Prepare against Mario Ortpaul
DEU · World #34,177 classical · FIDE ID 4661842
Our database contains 58 games by Mario Ortpaul, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Ortpaul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Ortpaul 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 | 1,963 | 2,007 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,964 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 14 | 12 | 32 | 24.1% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Ortpaul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Ortpaul's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 57.6% | 36.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 27.3% | 38.9% |
| c3 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Ortpaul usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ortpaul usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Ortpaul usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ortpaul usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Ortpaul usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Ortpaul usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Mario Ortpaul's chess games
All 58 games by Mario Ortpaul in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Heinz Georg | 2,163 | NRW Class1 1516 | A04 |
| Sep 2009 | Gerhard Wiesgickl | 2,118 | 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B01 |
| Sep 2009 | Josef Krauss | 2,110 | 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | D45 |
| Sep 2012 | Artur Goettle | 2,075 | 9th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B13 |
| Mar 2007 | Bettina Meyer | 1,957 | 13th Werther Schloss Open B | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Class1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,836 |
| 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,835 |
| 9th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,007 |
| 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| 5th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| 7th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,950 |
| ch-OWL | 1998 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,855 |
| 13th Werther Schloss Open B | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Ortpaul's chess games?
58 games by Mario Ortpaul, from Jan 2008 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 Ortpaul has played.
What does Mario Ortpaul play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Mario Ortpaul opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Ortpaul answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Ortpaul play as White?
As White, Mario Ortpaul's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Ortpaul play as Black?
As Black, Mario Ortpaul most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Mario Ortpaul's FIDE rating?
Mario Ortpaul is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Mario Ortpaul played?
Our database contains 58 games by Mario Ortpaul, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 32 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Ortpaul?
58 games by Mario Ortpaul 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.