Prepare against Mario Vieten
DEU · World #67,530 classical · FIDE ID 24609617
When preparing against Mario Vieten, expect 1.Nc3 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 87 games by Mario Vieten, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Vieten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Vieten 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 | 1,830 | 1,897 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 24 | 20 | 43 | 27.6% |
| As White | 42 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Vieten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Vieten's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 32 | 76.2% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 19.0% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 76% of White games, 40.6% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Vieten usually continues e4 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Vieten usually continues e4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Vieten usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Vieten usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Vieten usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Vieten usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Mario Vieten's chess games
All 87 games by Mario Vieten in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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, 20 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Armin Mikolajewski | 1,820 | 10th Leipzig VfB Open | A43 |
| May 2020 | Reimund Ochmann | 1,785 | GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | C29 |
| Apr 2020 | Carsten Schmitt | 1,759 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | A25 |
| May 2020 | Joachim Schubert | 1,742 | GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | B06 |
| May 2020 | Christoph Berberich | 1,720 | GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Leipzig VfB Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,751 |
| 9th Leipzig VfB Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,747 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,532 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,487 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,708 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,602 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,489 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Vieten's chess games?
87 games by Mario Vieten, from Oct 2004 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 Vieten has played.
What does Mario Vieten play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Mario Vieten opens with 1.Nc3 (76% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Vieten answers 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Mario Vieten play as White?
As White, Mario Vieten's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Vieten play as Black?
As Black, Mario Vieten most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Mario Vieten's FIDE rating?
Mario Vieten is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Mario Vieten played?
Our database contains 87 games by Mario Vieten, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Vieten?
87 games by Mario Vieten 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.