Prepare against Rainer Staberhofer
Austria · World #24,134 classical · FIDE ID 1610988
Our database contains 95 games by Rainer Staberhofer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Staberhofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Staberhofer 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 | 2,024 | 2,237 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,116 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,215 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 28 | 30 | 37 | 29.5% |
| As White | 48 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 12 | 22 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 15 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Staberhofer usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Staberhofer usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Staberhofer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Staberhofer usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Staberhofer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Staberhofer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 26.7% |
Rainer Staberhofer's chess games
All 95 games by Rainer Staberhofer 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: 28 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D28 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Mario Leopoldo Leskovar | 2,373 | Liberec Open | B06 |
| Feb 2008 | Peter Sadilek | 2,110 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | B35 |
| Nov 2006 | Jan Tesar | 2,098 | Liberec Open | D52 |
| Jul 2006 | Bernhard Saxer | 2,057 | 25th St Veit Open | B52 |
| Jul 2006 | Hans Turian | 2,044 | 25th St Veit Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U18 | 2001 | 12 | 5 | 2,054 |
| 20th Schwarzach Open B | 2005 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,176 |
| 3rd Mediterranean Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| 28th Krakow Open B | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,046 |
| ch-Obersteyr | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,224 |
| Liberec Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,176 |
| 25th St Veit Open | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| 8th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1999 | 5 | 1 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Staberhofer's chess games?
95 games by Rainer Staberhofer, 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 Rainer Staberhofer has played.
What does Rainer Staberhofer play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Rainer Staberhofer opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Staberhofer answers 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rainer Staberhofer play as White?
As White, Rainer Staberhofer's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Staberhofer play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Staberhofer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Rainer Staberhofer's FIDE rating?
Rainer Staberhofer is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Rainer Staberhofer played?
Our database contains 95 games by Rainer Staberhofer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Staberhofer?
95 games by Rainer Staberhofer 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.