Prepare against Dieter Ehrich
DEU · World #141,975 classical · FIDE ID 12931969
When preparing against Dieter Ehrich, expect 1.c4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 7.4% over 27 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Dieter Ehrich, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Ehrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Ehrich 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 | 1,615 | 1,732 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,667 | 1,722 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 39 | 45 | 59 | 27.3% |
| As White | 73 | 18 | 29 | 26 | 24.7% |
| As Black | 70 | 21 | 16 | 33 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Ehrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Ehrich's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 66 | 90.4% | 43.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 8.2% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 90% of White games, 43.2% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Ehrich usually continues g3 (60.9% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ehrich usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ehrich usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Ehrich usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ehrich usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ehrich usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 87.2% | 48.5% |
| b6 | 5 | 12.8% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 45.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 33.3% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
Dieter Ehrich's chess games
All 143 games by Dieter Ehrich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 39 wins, 45 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 27 | 2/12/13 | 7.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Peter Diller | 1,966 | 25th Leipzig VfB Open | E01 |
| Mar 2017 | Sebastian Stieler | 1,832 | 24th Leipzig VfB Open | B22 |
| Apr 2022 | Jens-Peter Wulff | 1,790 | ch-NEU B | D02 |
| Mar 2015 | Martin Loyal | 1,739 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | B72 |
| Mar 2014 | Victor Caprita | 1,617 | 21st Leipzig VfB Open | E24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP Open | 2021 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,638 |
| 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,673 |
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,617 |
| 21st Leipzig VfB Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,597 |
| 24th Leipzig VfB Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,728 |
| chC-Mecklenburg VP | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,601 |
| 12th Rostock SSC Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,620 |
| 24th Greifswald Ryck Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,552 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Ehrich's chess games?
143 games by Dieter Ehrich, from Jul 2011 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 Dieter Ehrich has played.
What does Dieter Ehrich play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Dieter Ehrich opens with 1.c4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Ehrich answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Dieter Ehrich play as White?
As White, Dieter Ehrich's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 7.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Ehrich play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Ehrich most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Dieter Ehrich's FIDE rating?
Dieter Ehrich is currently rated 1,615 in classical chess and 1,667 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Dieter Ehrich played?
Our database contains 143 games by Dieter Ehrich, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 45 draws, 59 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Ehrich?
143 games by Dieter Ehrich 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.