Prepare against Oliver Guenthner
FM · DEU · World #19,191 classical · FIDE ID 4602960
Our database contains 459 games by Oliver Guenthner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Guenthner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Guenthner 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 | 2,064 | 2,303 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 459 | 151 | 204 | 103 | 32.9% |
| As White | 198 | 70 | 92 | 36 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 261 | 81 | 112 | 67 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Guenthner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Guenthner's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 110 | 55.6% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 40 | 20.2% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 36 | 18.2% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Guenthner usually continues g3 (65.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Guenthner usually continues g3 (55.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Guenthner usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Guenthner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Guenthner usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Guenthner usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 50.0% | 48.3% |
| c6 | 41 | 34.7% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 15 | 12.7% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 43.5% | 48.8% |
| Nf6 | 37 | 40.2% | 62.2% |
| g6 | 11 | 12.0% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Oliver Guenthner's chess games
All 459 games by Oliver Guenthner 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: 151 wins, 204 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 41 | 9/22/10 | 22.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 10/12/4 | 38.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Mladen Muse | 2,485 | 65th ch-GER | D90 |
| Jun 2010 | Vladimir Hamitevici | 2,421 | 24th Pula Open | A14 |
| Jun 2009 | Vjekoslav Zivkovic | 2,413 | 23rd Pula Open | B90 |
| Nov 2005 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,410 | Pforzheim Baden Challenge | C44 |
| Jan 1993 | Rolf Schlindwein | 2,345 | Brno-C | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Untergrombach Open | 1993 | 23 | 16.5 | 2,482 |
| Brno-C | 1994 | 18 | 7 | 2,245 |
| Eppingen Open | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1991 | 11 | 6 | 2,488 |
| ch-Baden BM | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,347 |
| Oberliga Baden 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,418 |
| Pforzheim Baden Challenge | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| Baden VLN 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Guenthner's chess games?
459 games by Oliver Guenthner, 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 Oliver Guenthner has played.
What does Oliver Guenthner play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Oliver Guenthner opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Guenthner answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Oliver Guenthner play as White?
As White, Oliver Guenthner's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (41 games, 22.0% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Guenthner play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Guenthner most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Oliver Guenthner's FIDE rating?
Oliver Guenthner is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Oliver Guenthner played?
Our database contains 459 games by Oliver Guenthner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 204 draws, 103 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Guenthner?
459 games by Oliver Guenthner 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.