Prepare against Richard Stranz
FM · Austria · World #20,731 classical · FIDE ID 1600818
Our database contains 212 games by Richard Stranz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Stranz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Stranz 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 | 2,051 | 2,323 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 61 | 86 | 65 | 28.8% |
| As White | 100 | 32 | 40 | 28 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 112 | 29 | 46 | 37 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Stranz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Stranz's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 100.0% | 52.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Stranz usually continues Nf3 (39.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Stranz usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Stranz usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 68.5% | 47.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 27.8% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Richard Stranz's chess games
All 212 games by Richard Stranz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 61 wins, 86 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Dimitry Atlas | 2,344 | chT-AUT 1011 | B22 |
| Jun 2003 | Monika Grabics | 2,340 | Balatonlelle IM | C17 |
| Oct 2002 | Juergen Brustkern | 2,331 | chT2O-AUT 0203 | B76 |
| Jun 2003 | Heimo Titz | 2,326 | Balatonlelle IM | B23 |
| Oct 2003 | Jan Dudas | 2,320 | chT2O-AUT 0304 | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,273 |
| chT2O-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,463 |
| chT2O-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| chT2O-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,360 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,020 |
| chT2O-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,280 |
| chT2O-AUT 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Stranz's chess games?
212 games by Richard Stranz, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Richard Stranz has played.
What does Richard Stranz play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Richard Stranz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Stranz answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Richard Stranz play as White?
As White, Richard Stranz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Stranz play as Black?
As Black, Richard Stranz most often plays: Budapest Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Richard Stranz's FIDE rating?
Richard Stranz is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Richard Stranz played?
Our database contains 212 games by Richard Stranz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 86 draws, 65 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Stranz?
212 games by Richard Stranz 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.