Prepare against Walter Pregl
Austria · World #35,763 classical · FIDE ID 1610112
Our database contains 145 games by Walter Pregl, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Pregl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Pregl 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 | 1,955 | 2,140 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 2,021 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 2,021 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 50 | 47 | 48 | 34.5% |
| As White | 66 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 79 | 24 | 23 | 32 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Pregl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Pregl's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 71.2% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.1% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.1% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Pregl usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Pregl usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pregl usually continues d3 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pregl usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Pregl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Pregl usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 72.4% | 38.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 27.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 81.1% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Walter Pregl's chess games
All 145 games by Walter Pregl in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 50 wins, 47 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Bernhard Tabernig | 2,306 | 16th Lienz Open | A70 |
| Feb 2011 | Irina Semenova | 2,252 | 16th Lienz Open | C77 |
| Aug 2012 | Klaus-Dieter Kesik | 2,243 | 21st Feffernitz Raika Open | D45 |
| Sep 2007 | Reinhard Jaenig | 2,176 | 18th Seefeld Open | C00 |
| Feb 2015 | Michael Higatsberger | 2,164 | 18th Lienz Open A | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,076 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,908 |
| 18th Lienz Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,121 |
| 18th Seefeld Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| 15th Wattens Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| 22nd Feffernitz Raika Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,114 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 8 | 6 | 2,289 |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open B | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Pregl's chess games?
145 games by Walter Pregl, from Jul 2004 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 Pregl has played.
What does Walter Pregl play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Walter Pregl opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Pregl answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Walter Pregl play as White?
As White, Walter Pregl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Pregl play as Black?
As Black, Walter Pregl most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Walter Pregl's FIDE rating?
Walter Pregl is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Walter Pregl played?
Our database contains 145 games by Walter Pregl, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 47 draws, 48 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Pregl?
145 games by Walter Pregl 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.