Prepare against Oswald Gschnitzer
IM · DEU · World #3,075 classical · FIDE ID 4600231
Our database contains 612 games by Oswald Gschnitzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oswald Gschnitzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oswald Gschnitzer 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 | 2,335 | 2,481 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,425 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,350 | 2,395 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 612 | 223 | 249 | 140 | 36.4% |
| As White | 309 | 138 | 115 | 56 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 303 | 85 | 134 | 84 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 213 | 68.9% | 62.4% |
| d4 | 80 | 25.9% | 64.4% |
| c4 | 13 | 4.2% | 76.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gschnitzer usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gschnitzer usually continues d4 (72.6% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Gschnitzer usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Gschnitzer usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gschnitzer usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Gschnitzer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 77.6% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 31 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 97.0% | 44.8% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Oswald Gschnitzer's chess games
All 612 games by Oswald Gschnitzer 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: 223 wins, 249 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 46 | 19/17/10 | 41.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 45 | 23/14/8 | 51.1% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 39 | 19/16/4 | 48.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 16/8/4 | 57.1% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 8/10/8 | 30.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 69 | 23/31/15 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 3/11/5 | 15.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,702 | BL2-Sued 0001 | A34 |
| Oct 2001 | Zoltan Gyimesi | 2,602 | BL2-Sued 0102 | D39 |
| Feb 2008 | Felix Levin | 2,563 | 79th ch-GER | E12 |
| Nov 2001 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,542 | BL2-Sued 0102 | A36 |
| Feb 2008 | Alexander Naumann | 2,541 | 79th ch-GER | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2010 | 40 | 29.5 | 2,465 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 15 | 5 | 2,373 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,510 |
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 15 | 7 | 2,452 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,326 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,325 |
| Budapest Herbstlich | 1990 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,427 |
| Bad Wildbad | 1990 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,427 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oswald Gschnitzer's chess games?
612 games by Oswald Gschnitzer, 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 Oswald Gschnitzer has played.
What does Oswald Gschnitzer play on the first move as White?
Across 309 games with White in our database, Oswald Gschnitzer opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oswald Gschnitzer answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Oswald Gschnitzer play as White?
As White, Oswald Gschnitzer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (46 games, 41.3% win rate); Slav Defense (45 games, 51.1% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 48.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 309 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oswald Gschnitzer play as Black?
As Black, Oswald Gschnitzer most often plays: Sicilian (69 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 303 games.
What is Oswald Gschnitzer's FIDE rating?
Oswald Gschnitzer is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid and 2,350 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,481 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Oswald Gschnitzer played?
Our database contains 612 games by Oswald Gschnitzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 249 draws, 140 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oswald Gschnitzer?
612 games by Oswald Gschnitzer 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.