Prepare against Peter Kranzl
FM · Austria · World #15,028 classical · FIDE ID 1600524
Our database contains 571 games by Peter Kranzl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Kranzl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Kranzl 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 | 2,105 | 2,285 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,205 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,257 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 571 | 124 | 288 | 159 | 21.7% |
| As White | 275 | 57 | 152 | 66 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 296 | 67 | 136 | 93 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Kranzl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Kranzl's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 89.1% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 8.0% | 45.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kranzl usually continues c3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kranzl usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kranzl usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kranzl usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kranzl usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Kranzl usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 113 | 94.2% | 49.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 97.0% | 44.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Peter Kranzl's chess games
All 571 games by Peter Kranzl 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: 124 wins, 288 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 99 | 23/51/25 | 23.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 6/22/8 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 27 | 4/14/9 | 14.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 2/12/3 | 11.8% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 10/23/15 | 20.8% |
| E62 | English Opening | 35 | 7/13/15 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 34 | 8/13/13 | 23.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 27 | 7/14/6 | 25.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 8/12/4 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 2/13/4 | 10.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Igor Glek | 2,530 | Werfen Open A | C07 |
| Jan 1992 | Mladen Palac | 2,505 | Oberwart Open | B22 |
| Nov 1997 | Jun Xie | 2,495 | 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B12 |
| Jan 1995 | Georg Danner | 2,455 | Prague Bohemians | A59 |
| Jan 1991 | Ilja Biriukov | 2,420 | Werfen Open A | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 50 | 20 | 2,206 |
| Prague Bohemians | 1995 | 22 | 7 | 2,178 |
| Linz | 1995 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,232 |
| Werfen Open A | 1992 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,474 |
| Oberwart Open | 2001 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,316 |
| Prague Bohemians B | 1990 | 12 | 5 | 2,247 |
| Budapest IM | 1991 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,369 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 12 | 9 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Kranzl's chess games?
571 games by Peter Kranzl, 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 Peter Kranzl has played.
What does Peter Kranzl play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Peter Kranzl opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Kranzl answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Peter Kranzl play as White?
As White, Peter Kranzl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (99 games, 23.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (36 games, 16.7% win rate); Ponziani Opening (27 games, 14.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Kranzl play as Black?
As Black, Peter Kranzl most often plays: Benoni Defense (48 games, 20.8% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (34 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 296 games.
What is Peter Kranzl's FIDE rating?
Peter Kranzl is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Peter Kranzl played?
Our database contains 571 games by Peter Kranzl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 288 draws, 159 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Kranzl?
571 games by Peter Kranzl 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.