Prepare against Winfried Gradl
DEU · World #42,054 classical · FIDE ID 4648030
Our database contains 294 games by Winfried Gradl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Winfried Gradl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Winfried Gradl 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 | 1,926 | 2,148 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,974 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 79 | 97 | 118 | 26.9% |
| As White | 148 | 46 | 47 | 55 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 146 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Winfried Gradl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Winfried Gradl's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 147 | 99.3% | 47.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gradl usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gradl usually continues c4 (47.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gradl usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gradl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 61 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 100.0% | 41.0% |
Winfried Gradl's chess games
All 294 games by Winfried Gradl 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: 79 wins, 97 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 18 | 3/10/5 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 32 | 7/10/15 | 21.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Hans-Joachim Hofstetter | 2,315 | 67th ch-Bayern B | D36 |
| Sep 1999 | Terence B Bennett | 2,228 | Coulsdon Open | A90 |
| Jan 1997 | Axel Stephan | 2,215 | ch-Bayern B 68th | D45 |
| Nov 2001 | Jurijs Sokolovs | 2,185 | Regionalliga NO 0102 | D25 |
| Mar 2009 | Robert Schmidt | 2,160 | 25th Bad Woerishofen Open | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2005 | 48 | 21.5 | 1,938 |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,327 |
| Coulsdon Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,099 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| 3rd Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
| Regionalliga NO 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,812 |
| 5th Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,048 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,777 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Winfried Gradl's chess games?
294 games by Winfried Gradl, 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 Winfried Gradl has played.
What does Winfried Gradl play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Winfried Gradl opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Winfried Gradl answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Winfried Gradl play as White?
As White, Winfried Gradl's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Winfried Gradl play as Black?
As Black, Winfried Gradl most often plays: Slav Defense (32 games, 21.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Winfried Gradl's FIDE rating?
Winfried Gradl is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Winfried Gradl played?
Our database contains 294 games by Winfried Gradl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 97 draws, 118 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Winfried Gradl?
294 games by Winfried Gradl 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.