Prepare against Robert Hafner
Austria · World #17,556 classical · FIDE ID 1606409
When preparing against Robert Hafner, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 19.0% over 42 games.
Our database contains 343 games by Robert Hafner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Hafner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Hafner 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 | 2,079 | 2,177 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 89 | 116 | 138 | 25.9% |
| As White | 175 | 48 | 68 | 59 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 168 | 41 | 48 | 79 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Hafner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Hafner's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 173 | 98.9% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Hafner usually continues c4 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hafner usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hafner usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Hafner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Hafner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 79 | 98.8% | 33.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 97.9% | 37.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Robert Hafner's chess games
All 343 games by Robert Hafner 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: 89 wins, 116 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| D05 | Colle System | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 42 | 8/12/22 | 19.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Martin Neubauer | 2,453 | chT2M-AUT 0708 | A75 |
| Aug 2009 | Egon Reichmann | 2,357 | 25th Latschach Open | D48 |
| Feb 2006 | Peter Bergen | 2,248 | Villach Admira 60 Open | E94 |
| Jan 1995 | Zorko Kostanjsek | 2,220 | 15th Jacques Lemans Open | A42 |
| Jan 2000 | Klaus Juergens | 2,218 | 19th Jacques Lemans Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfsberg Open | 2014 | 12 | 6 | 2,090 |
| chT2S-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| chT2M-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,094 |
| chT2M-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,126 |
| chT2S-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| 27th St Veit Open A | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,176 |
| Villach Admira 60 Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Hafner's chess games?
343 games by Robert Hafner, 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 Robert Hafner has played.
What does Robert Hafner play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Robert Hafner opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Hafner answers 1...c6 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Robert Hafner play as White?
As White, Robert Hafner's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Hafner play as Black?
As Black, Robert Hafner most often plays: Slav Defense (42 games, 19.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Robert Hafner's FIDE rating?
Robert Hafner is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Robert Hafner played?
Our database contains 343 games by Robert Hafner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 116 draws, 138 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Hafner?
343 games by Robert Hafner 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.