Prepare against Vinzent Spitzl
FM · DEU · World #3,117 classical · FIDE ID 12901253
Our database contains 1,317 games by Vinzent Spitzl, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vinzent Spitzl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vinzent 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 | 2,334 | 2,377 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,247 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,275 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,317 | 518 | 254 | 545 | 39.3% |
| As White | 658 | 286 | 134 | 238 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 659 | 232 | 120 | 307 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vinzent Spitzl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vinzent Spitzl's side.
First moves as White (658 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 553 | 84.0% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 53 | 8.1% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| d3 | 7 | 1.1% | 85.7% |
| f4 | 5 | 0.8% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Spitzl usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Spitzl usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Spitzl usually continues d4 (51.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Spitzl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Spitzl usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Spitzl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (332 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 176 | 53.0% | 49.1% |
| c6 | 61 | 18.4% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 61 | 18.4% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 26 | 7.8% | 40.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 116 | 56.3% | 39.2% |
| Nf6 | 72 | 35.0% | 45.1% |
| f5 | 15 | 7.3% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Vinzent Spitzl's chess games
All 1,317 games by Vinzent Spitzl in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 518 wins, 254 draws, 545 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 98 | 43/16/39 | 43.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 21/9/11 | 51.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 16/3/10 | 55.2% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 12/12/4 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 85 | 38/14/33 | 44.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 45 | 10/14/21 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 15/6/16 | 40.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 32 | 8/5/19 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/7/12 | 40.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 26 | 10/1/15 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 8/2/16 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
| E40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 3/4/15 | 13.6% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,660 | Titled Tue Late | C78 |
| Dec 2020 | Christian Bauer | 2,639 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Dec 2020 | Neuris Delgado Ramirez | 2,621 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Feb 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,614 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
| May 2023 | Axel Bachmann | 2,604 | Titled Tue Early | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 730 | 330 | 2,240 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 23 | 11 | 2,243 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2010 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,249 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2012 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,611 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2015 | 20 | 11 | 1,931 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2014 | 18 | 8 | 1,793 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 17 | 8 | 2,286 |
| ch-Hessen U14 | 2014 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,844 |
Interactive opening tree from all 1,317 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vinzent Spitzl's chess games?
1,317 games by Vinzent Spitzl, from Mar 2010 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 Vinzent Spitzl has played.
What does Vinzent Spitzl play on the first move as White?
Across 658 games with White in our database, Vinzent Spitzl opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vinzent Spitzl answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Vinzent Spitzl play as White?
As White, Vinzent Spitzl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (98 games, 43.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 51.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 658 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vinzent Spitzl play as Black?
As Black, Vinzent Spitzl most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (85 games, 44.7% win rate); Catalan (45 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 40.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 659 games.
What is Vinzent Spitzl's FIDE rating?
Vinzent Spitzl is currently rated 2,334 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Vinzent Spitzl played?
Our database contains 1,317 games by Vinzent Spitzl, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 518 wins, 254 draws, 545 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vinzent Spitzl?
1,317 games by Vinzent 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.