Prepare against Patrick Gelbenegger
CM · Austria · World #8,873 classical · FIDE ID 1638220
Our database contains 427 games by Patrick Gelbenegger, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Gelbenegger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Gelbenegger 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 | 2,188 | 2,275 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,194 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,160 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 427 | 149 | 85 | 193 | 34.9% |
| As White | 216 | 79 | 48 | 89 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 211 | 70 | 37 | 104 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Gelbenegger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Gelbenegger's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 209 | 96.8% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gelbenegger usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gelbenegger usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Gelbenegger usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Gelbenegger usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gelbenegger usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 89.1% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 66 | 93.0% | 43.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 7.0% | 40.0% |
Patrick Gelbenegger's chess games
All 427 games by Patrick Gelbenegger in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 149 wins, 85 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 31 | 12/7/12 | 38.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 25 | 17/4/4 | 68.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 6/4/15 | 24.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Volodymyr Vetoshko | 2,520 | Titled Tue | C88 |
| Dec 2019 | Davor Rogic | 2,485 | 26th Zadar Open A | B84 |
| Sep 2019 | Maximilian Berchtenbreiter | 2,463 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Sep 2018 | Senthilvel Nitin | 2,461 | Titled Tue | B43 |
| May 2020 | Georg Kilgus | 2,461 | ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 168 | 70 | 2,154 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2018 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,028 |
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 2,109 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2012 | 14 | 6 | 1,507 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2014 | 14 | 9 | 1,847 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,338 |
| chT2M-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 2,146 |
| ch-EU Union U15 12th | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Gelbenegger's chess games?
427 games by Patrick Gelbenegger, from Sep 2012 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 Patrick Gelbenegger has played.
What does Patrick Gelbenegger play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Patrick Gelbenegger opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Gelbenegger answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Patrick Gelbenegger play as White?
As White, Patrick Gelbenegger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Italian Game (25 games, 68.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Gelbenegger play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Gelbenegger most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); London System (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 211 games.
What is Patrick Gelbenegger's FIDE rating?
Patrick Gelbenegger is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Patrick Gelbenegger played?
Our database contains 427 games by Patrick Gelbenegger, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 85 draws, 193 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Gelbenegger?
427 games by Patrick Gelbenegger 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.