Prepare against Robert Spitzl
Austria · World #114,746 classical · FIDE ID 1611070
When preparing against Robert Spitzl, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 111 games by Robert Spitzl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Spitzl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Spitzl 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 | 1,688 | 1,966 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,811 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,899 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 21 | 24 | 66 | 18.9% |
| As White | 49 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 62 | 9 | 12 | 41 | 14.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Spitzl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Spitzl's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 46.9% | 34.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 20.4% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 20.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.2% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 34.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Spitzl usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Spitzl usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Spitzl usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Spitzl usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Spitzl usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Spitzl usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 84.6% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 56.5% | 23.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 34.8% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Robert Spitzl's chess games
All 111 games by Robert Spitzl 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: 21 wins, 24 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Markus Zauchner | 1,883 | 24th Feffernitz Open | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Franz Sen. Lachmaier | 1,808 | ch-Oberoesterreich Open | B06 |
| Mar 2013 | Stanko Dumancic | 1,805 | 1st Hoersching Open | A16 |
| Mar 2013 | Friedrich Soellradl | 1,760 | 1st Hoersching Open | A21 |
| Jan 1998 | Manfred Werdinig | 1,700 | 13th Wattens Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Open | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,937 |
| 14th Wattens Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 1,955 |
| 13th Wattens Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,802 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1998 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-Oberoesterreich Open | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,716 |
| 9th Leonding Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
| 1st Hoersching Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,695 |
| 3rd Hoersching Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Spitzl's chess games?
111 games by Robert Spitzl, 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 Spitzl has played.
What does Robert Spitzl play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Robert Spitzl opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Spitzl answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Robert Spitzl play as White?
As White, Robert Spitzl's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Spitzl play as Black?
As Black, Robert Spitzl most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Robert Spitzl's FIDE rating?
Robert Spitzl is currently rated 1,688 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Robert Spitzl played?
Our database contains 111 games by Robert Spitzl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 24 draws, 66 losses (18.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Spitzl?
111 games by Robert Spitzl 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.