Prepare against Martin Herndlbauer
Austria · World #33,354 classical · FIDE ID 1606824
Our database contains 241 games by Martin Herndlbauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Herndlbauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Herndlbauer 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 | 1,967 | 2,162 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 68 | 68 | 105 | 28.2% |
| As White | 142 | 45 | 42 | 55 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 99 | 23 | 26 | 50 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Herndlbauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Herndlbauer's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 64.1% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 37 | 26.1% | 45.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Herndlbauer usually continues Nf3 (32.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Herndlbauer usually continues d3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Herndlbauer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Herndlbauer usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Herndlbauer usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Herndlbauer usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 53.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 90.7% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Martin Herndlbauer's chess games
All 241 games by Martin Herndlbauer 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: 68 wins, 68 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 30 | 8/6/16 | 26.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Erik Pinter | 2,383 | chT2O-AUT 1112 | B56 |
| Feb 2005 | Franz Ranits | 2,272 | chT2O-AUT 0405 | B22 |
| Jan 2012 | Gerald Hechl | 2,258 | chT2O-AUT 1112 | A00 |
| Oct 2007 | Alfred Wallner | 2,256 | chT2O-AUT 0708 | B78 |
| Apr 2002 | Werner Posch | 2,226 | Baden Open A 30th | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 2,171 |
| chT2O-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,121 |
| chT2O-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 2,122 |
| ch-AUT | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 2,063 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
| chT-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,117 |
| Vienna Open B | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Herndlbauer's chess games?
241 games by Martin Herndlbauer, 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 Martin Herndlbauer has played.
What does Martin Herndlbauer play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Martin Herndlbauer opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Herndlbauer answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Martin Herndlbauer play as White?
As White, Martin Herndlbauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Herndlbauer play as Black?
As Black, Martin Herndlbauer most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Martin Herndlbauer's FIDE rating?
Martin Herndlbauer is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Martin Herndlbauer played?
Our database contains 241 games by Martin Herndlbauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 68 draws, 105 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Herndlbauer?
241 games by Martin Herndlbauer 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.