Prepare against Max Pernerstorfer
Austria · World #13,857 classical · FIDE ID 1657607
When preparing against Max Pernerstorfer, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 147 games by Max Pernerstorfer, covering Sep 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Max Pernerstorfer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Pernerstorfer 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 | 2,119 | 2,126 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 1,990 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 1,990 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 66 | 23 | 58 | 44.9% |
| As White | 76 | 38 | 12 | 26 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 71 | 28 | 11 | 32 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Pernerstorfer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Pernerstorfer's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 92.1% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 55.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pernerstorfer usually continues Nf3 (34.8% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Pernerstorfer usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pernerstorfer usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pernerstorfer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 94.1% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Max Pernerstorfer's chess games
All 147 games by Max Pernerstorfer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Nov 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: 66 wins, 23 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D78 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Tomas Polak | 2,528 | chT2O-AUT 2122 | B62 |
| May 2020 | Thomas Hebesberger | 2,244 | ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | D03 |
| Apr 2020 | Manfred Brod | 2,211 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | C07 |
| Oct 2023 | Christoph Helmer | 2,208 | chT2O-AUT 2324 | C45 |
| May 2020 | Anna-Christina Kopinits | 2,204 | ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U16 | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 1,987 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,002 |
| ch-EU Union U14 15th | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,823 |
| 22nd Styrian Open U12/18 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,103 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open B | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Pernerstorfer's chess games?
147 games by Max Pernerstorfer, from Sep 2016 to Nov 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 Max Pernerstorfer has played.
What does Max Pernerstorfer play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Max Pernerstorfer opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Pernerstorfer answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Max Pernerstorfer play as White?
As White, Max Pernerstorfer's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Pernerstorfer play as Black?
As Black, Max Pernerstorfer most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Max Pernerstorfer's FIDE rating?
Max Pernerstorfer is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Max Pernerstorfer played?
Our database contains 147 games by Max Pernerstorfer, covering Sep 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 23 draws, 58 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Pernerstorfer?
147 games by Max Pernerstorfer 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.