Prepare against Norbert Kranewitter
CM · Austria · World #32,823 classical · FIDE ID 1607413
Our database contains 337 games by Norbert Kranewitter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Kranewitter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Kranewitter 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 | 1,970 | 2,146 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,006 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 2,036 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 75 | 140 | 122 | 22.3% |
| As White | 180 | 46 | 71 | 63 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 157 | 29 | 69 | 59 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Kranewitter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Kranewitter's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 52.8% | 45.3% |
| Nf3 | 83 | 46.1% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kranewitter usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kranewitter usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kranewitter usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kranewitter usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kranewitter usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Kranewitter usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 69 | 83.1% | 41.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 87.2% | 41.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.4% | 16.7% |
Norbert Kranewitter's chess games
All 337 games by Norbert Kranewitter 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: 75 wins, 140 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 38 | 8/15/15 | 21.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Evarth Dr. Kahn | 2,315 | Balatonbereny IM-B | B73 |
| Jul 2009 | Marco Dietmayer-Kraeutler | 2,276 | ch-AUT | D47 |
| Aug 1998 | Kurt Petschar | 2,260 | ch-AUT | B10 |
| Nov 2003 | Ulrich Rohrmueller | 2,250 | Regionalliga SO 0304 | D30 |
| Jan 1996 | Nikoletta Lakos | 2,225 | Balatonbereny IM-B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2011 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,178 |
| Balatonbereny IM-B | 1997 | 20 | 7 | 2,208 |
| chT2W-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,180 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,255 |
| 18th Graz Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,043 |
| chT2W-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,912 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| chT2W-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Kranewitter's chess games?
337 games by Norbert Kranewitter, 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 Kranewitter has played.
What does Norbert Kranewitter play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Norbert Kranewitter opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Kranewitter answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Norbert Kranewitter play as White?
As White, Norbert Kranewitter's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Kranewitter play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Kranewitter most often plays: Slav Defense (38 games, 21.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Norbert Kranewitter's FIDE rating?
Norbert Kranewitter is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Norbert Kranewitter played?
Our database contains 337 games by Norbert Kranewitter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 140 draws, 122 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Kranewitter?
337 games by Norbert Kranewitter 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.