Prepare against Paul Spindelberger
Austria · World #39,374 classical · FIDE ID 1605356
Our database contains 32 games by Paul Spindelberger, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Spindelberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Spindelberger 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 | 1,938 | 2,126 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,954 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 2,057 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 25.0% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Spindelberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Spindelberger's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Spindelberger usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Spindelberger usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Spindelberger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Paul Spindelberger's chess games
All 32 games by Paul Spindelberger in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 8 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Guenther Lawitsch | 2,275 | 13th Wattens Open | C44 |
| Jul 2009 | Franz Hofer | 2,092 | ch-AUT | C07 |
| Feb 2023 | Axel Wurster | 2,031 | Tirol Landesliga 2223 | C06 |
| Jul 2009 | Hans Pirchner | 2,007 | ch-AUT | B01 |
| Mar 2023 | Bernhard Muehlbacher | 1,959 | Tirol Landesliga 2223 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| 13th Wattens Open | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 2,082 |
| Tirol Landesliga 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Oberwart Open | 1994 | 2 | 0 | 2,085 |
| 37th EU-Cup | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,722 |
| 17th Vienna Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,977 |
| chT2W-AUT 1516 | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,707 |
| Vienna Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Spindelberger's chess games?
32 games by Paul Spindelberger, from Jul 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 Paul Spindelberger has played.
What does Paul Spindelberger play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Paul Spindelberger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Spindelberger answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Paul Spindelberger play as White?
As White, Paul Spindelberger's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Spindelberger play as Black?
As Black, Paul Spindelberger most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Paul Spindelberger's FIDE rating?
Paul Spindelberger is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Paul Spindelberger played?
Our database contains 32 games by Paul Spindelberger, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Spindelberger?
32 games by Paul Spindelberger 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.