Prepare against Norbert Fruehauf
Austria · World #41,331 classical · FIDE ID 1605259
Our database contains 371 games by Norbert Fruehauf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Fruehauf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Fruehauf 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 | 1,929 | 2,110 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 2,075 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 2,005 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 85 | 128 | 158 | 22.9% |
| As White | 176 | 49 | 61 | 66 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 195 | 36 | 67 | 92 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Fruehauf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Fruehauf's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 96.6% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Fruehauf usually continues c3 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Fruehauf usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Fruehauf usually continues d4 (48.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Fruehauf usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Fruehauf usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Fruehauf usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 50.0% | 26.1% |
| d5 | 36 | 40.9% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 85.9% | 37.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Norbert Fruehauf's chess games
All 371 games by Norbert Fruehauf 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: 85 wins, 128 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 25 | 6/13/6 | 24.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Lubomir Neckar | 2,360 | Werfen Open A | B03 |
| Aug 2006 | Christian Srienz | 2,261 | 15th Vienna Open A | B31 |
| Jan 2004 | Ralf Scheipl | 2,243 | Niederbayernliga 0304 | B22 |
| Jan 1999 | Wilfried Hoellrigl | 2,225 | Schwarzach Open A | C69 |
| Feb 2003 | Christian Hengl | 2,206 | chT2W-AUT 0203 | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2014 | 43 | 13.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2W-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,064 |
| 10th Plzen Open A | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| Faroes Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| 13th Trieste Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,916 |
| Niederbayernliga 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| Niederbayernliga 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,157 |
| chT-Niederbayern 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Fruehauf's chess games?
371 games by Norbert Fruehauf, 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 Norbert Fruehauf has played.
What does Norbert Fruehauf play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Norbert Fruehauf opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Fruehauf answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Norbert Fruehauf play as White?
As White, Norbert Fruehauf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Fruehauf play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Fruehauf most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 8.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Norbert Fruehauf's FIDE rating?
Norbert Fruehauf is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Norbert Fruehauf played?
Our database contains 371 games by Norbert Fruehauf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 128 draws, 158 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Fruehauf?
371 games by Norbert Fruehauf 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.