Prepare against Theo Gungl
IM · DEU · World #3,278 classical · FIDE ID 24695653
When preparing against Theo Gungl, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 636 games by Theo Gungl, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theo Gungl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo Gungl 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 | 2,327 | 2,393 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,290 | 2,290 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,252 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 636 | 198 | 242 | 196 | 31.1% |
| As White | 323 | 112 | 127 | 84 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 313 | 86 | 115 | 112 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo Gungl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo Gungl's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 212 | 65.6% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 111 | 34.4% | 52.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gungl usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gungl usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gungl usually continues d4 (37.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gungl usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gungl usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Gungl usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 74.8% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 35 | 21.5% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.1% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 72 | 83.7% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 11.6% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.7% | 62.5% |
Theo Gungl's chess games
All 636 games by Theo Gungl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 198 wins, 242 draws, 196 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 13/2/15 | 43.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 5/14/11 | 16.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/12/4 | 38.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 26 | 12/10/4 | 46.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 5/16/4 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 79 | 22/27/30 | 27.8% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 71 | 10/35/26 | 14.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 1/7/8 | 6.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 9/1/0 | 90.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,544 | Rainer Radtke Mem Rapid | B90 |
| Jan 2019 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,520 | 18th Marianske Lazne GM A2 | B80 |
| Aug 2018 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,513 | ch-GER 89th | B90 |
| Jul 2019 | Pavel Simacek | 2,490 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open A | E92 |
| Sep 2018 | Daniel Howard Fernandez | 2,472 | 5th Anogia Capablanca Mem A | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 33 | 23 | 1,577 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,920 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2011 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,596 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,012 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2017 | 16 | 10 | 2,224 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,274 |
| Wch U08 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theo Gungl's chess games?
636 games by Theo Gungl, from Apr 2009 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 Theo Gungl has played.
What does Theo Gungl play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Theo Gungl opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo Gungl answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Theo Gungl play as White?
As White, Theo Gungl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 43.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (30 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theo Gungl play as Black?
As Black, Theo Gungl most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (79 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (71 games, 14.1% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 6.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 313 games.
What is Theo Gungl's FIDE rating?
Theo Gungl is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess, 2,290 in rapid and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (May 2022).
How many games has Theo Gungl played?
Our database contains 636 games by Theo Gungl, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 242 draws, 196 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theo Gungl?
636 games by Theo Gungl 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.