Prepare against Wolfgang Orsario
Austria · World #100,131 classical · FIDE ID 1615360
When preparing against Wolfgang Orsario, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 73 games by Wolfgang Orsario, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Orsario's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Orsario 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 | 1,729 | 1,962 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,829 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,815 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 18 | 11 | 44 | 24.7% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Orsario's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Orsario's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 82.9% | 32.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 32.8% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Orsario usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Orsario usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (21% of these games) — Orsario usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 10.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Orsario usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Orsario usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Orsario usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
Wolfgang Orsario's chess games
All 73 games by Wolfgang Orsario in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Reinhard Ziebermayr | 2,175 | ch-AUT Seniors | D46 |
| Aug 2005 | Erich Scholvin | 2,161 | 21st Faakersee Open | D04 |
| Aug 2000 | Alfred Eichhorn | 2,122 | 16th Finkenstein Open | A48 |
| Aug 2002 | Martin Kahlig | 2,049 | 18th Faakersee Open | E70 |
| Aug 2005 | Jakob Melcher | 2,005 | 21st Faakersee Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finkenstein Open | 1999 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-AUT Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,901 |
| ch-Niederoesterreich Seniors Open | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,554 |
| Villach Admira 60 Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,238 |
| 21st Faakersee Open | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,200 |
| 18th Faakersee Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,121 |
| 16th Finkenstein Open | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,021 |
| ch-Waldviertler | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Orsario's chess games?
73 games by Wolfgang Orsario, from Oct 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 Wolfgang Orsario has played.
What does Wolfgang Orsario play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Orsario opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Orsario answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Orsario play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Orsario's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Orsario play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Orsario most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Wolfgang Orsario's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Orsario is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Wolfgang Orsario played?
Our database contains 73 games by Wolfgang Orsario, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 44 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Orsario?
73 games by Wolfgang Orsario 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.