Prepare against Theodor Gold
FM · Austria · World #4,134 classical · FIDE ID 1688316
When preparing against Theodor Gold, expect 1.Nf3 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Theodor Gold, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Theodor Gold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theodor Gold 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 | 2,299 | 2,328 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,200 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,316 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 37 | 22 | 50 | 33.6% |
| As White | 61 | 24 | 12 | 24 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 10 | 26 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theodor Gold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theodor Gold's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 44.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 22 | 36.1% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 14.8% | 27.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Gold usually continues g3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gold usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gold usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gold usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Gold usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gold usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 52.0% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 10 | 40.0% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 14.3% |
Theodor Gold's chess games
All 110 games by Theodor Gold in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Sep 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: 37 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Anton Korobov | 2,612 | Grand Prix PlusCity Rapid | B21 |
| Sep 2026 | Stefan Mazur | 2,367 | Bratislava Norm Week - IM B | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Luka kiladze | 2,342 | European Juniors 2026 | B33 |
| Nov 2025 | Umid Aslanov | 2,322 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D31 |
| Nov 2025 | Bakhtiyar Askarov | 2,300 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 34 | 12 | 2,092 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 4 | 2,127 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| European Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,299 |
| ch-AUT U18 Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| Bratislava Norm Week - IM B | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,326 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | U18 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,211 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theodor Gold's chess games?
110 games by Theodor Gold, from May 2023 to Sep 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 Theodor Gold has played.
What does Theodor Gold play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Theodor Gold opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theodor Gold answers 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Theodor Gold play as White?
As White, Theodor Gold's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theodor Gold play as Black?
As Black, Theodor Gold most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Theodor Gold's FIDE rating?
Theodor Gold is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Theodor Gold played?
Our database contains 110 games by Theodor Gold, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theodor Gold?
110 games by Theodor Gold 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.