Prepare against Walter Kastner
FM · Austria · World #8,772 classical · FIDE ID 1602500
Our database contains 294 games by Walter Kastner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Kastner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Kastner 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 | 2,190 | 2,263 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,258 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,239 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 82 | 125 | 87 | 27.9% |
| As White | 140 | 42 | 61 | 37 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 154 | 40 | 64 | 50 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Kastner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Kastner's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 84 | 60.0% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 28 | 20.0% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 24 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kastner usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kastner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kastner usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kastner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Kastner usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kastner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 39.4% | 36.5% |
| e5 | 22 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 18.2% | 29.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 63.0% | 43.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 19.6% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Walter Kastner's chess games
All 294 games by Walter Kastner 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: 82 wins, 125 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Branko Tadic | 2,455 | chT2M-AUT 2223 | A53 |
| Jul 2004 | Norbert Sommerbauer | 2,431 | ch-AUT | B41 |
| Mar 2014 | Aco Alvir | 2,374 | Steyr Landesliga 1314 | E62 |
| Mar 2005 | Hermann Knoll | 2,356 | chT-AUT 0405 | D11 |
| Jan 2004 | Johann Krebs | 2,304 | chT2M-AUT 0304 | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2S-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,418 |
| chT2S-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 8 | 2,378 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 2,214 |
| chT2S-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| chT2S-AUT 9394 | 1994 | 11 | 6 | 2,189 |
| chT2M-AUT 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,289 |
| chT2S-AUT 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 5 | – |
| chT2M-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Kastner's chess games?
294 games by Walter Kastner, 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 Walter Kastner has played.
What does Walter Kastner play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Walter Kastner opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Kastner answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Walter Kastner play as White?
As White, Walter Kastner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 56.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Kastner play as Black?
As Black, Walter Kastner most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Walter Kastner's FIDE rating?
Walter Kastner is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Walter Kastner played?
Our database contains 294 games by Walter Kastner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 125 draws, 87 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Kastner?
294 games by Walter Kastner 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.