Prepare against Achim Engelhart
DEU · World #24,465 classical · FIDE ID 4637445
When preparing against Achim Engelhart, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 0.0% over 19 games.
Our database contains 299 games by Achim Engelhart, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Achim Engelhart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Achim Engelhart 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 | 2,022 | 2,249 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,057 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 59 | 151 | 89 | 19.7% |
| As White | 149 | 37 | 74 | 38 | 24.8% |
| As Black | 150 | 22 | 77 | 51 | 14.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Achim Engelhart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Achim Engelhart's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 98.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Engelhart usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Engelhart usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Engelhart usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Engelhart usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Engelhart usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 60 | 78.9% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 85.7% | 31.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
Achim Engelhart's chess games
All 299 games by Achim Engelhart in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 59 wins, 151 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 3/11/7 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 5/11/2 | 27.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 3/9/8 | 15.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 0/10/9 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 2/9/5 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Thilo Kabisch | 2,316 | Wuerttemberg-chA | B88 |
| Jan 2020 | Andre Spornberger | 2,292 | chT2W-AUT 1920 | C06 |
| Nov 2008 | Christoph Maeurer | 2,286 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0809 | B42 |
| May 2010 | Rolf Trenner | 2,272 | GER Cup final | C48 |
| Apr 2008 | Christoph Frick | 2,271 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0708 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2015 | 72 | 33 | 2,124 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2017 | 15 | 6 | 2,109 |
| chT2W-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,970 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg A | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,115 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,955 |
| Illertissen Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Achim Engelhart's chess games?
299 games by Achim Engelhart, from Apr 2003 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 Achim Engelhart has played.
What does Achim Engelhart play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Achim Engelhart opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Achim Engelhart answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Achim Engelhart play as White?
As White, Achim Engelhart's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Achim Engelhart play as Black?
As Black, Achim Engelhart most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (19 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Achim Engelhart's FIDE rating?
Achim Engelhart is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Achim Engelhart played?
Our database contains 299 games by Achim Engelhart, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 151 draws, 89 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Achim Engelhart?
299 games by Achim Engelhart 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.