Prepare against Dirk Emmerich
DEU · World #31,116 classical · FIDE ID 4628187
Our database contains 289 games by Dirk Emmerich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Emmerich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Emmerich 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 | 1,979 | 2,272 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 122 | 91 | 76 | 42.2% |
| As White | 100 | 47 | 32 | 21 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 189 | 75 | 59 | 55 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Emmerich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Emmerich's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 88.0% | 63.6% |
| g3 | 4 | 4.0% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Emmerich usually continues Bc4 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Emmerich usually continues Bc4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Emmerich usually continues Qe2 (85.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 87.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Emmerich usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Emmerich usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Emmerich usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 85 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 58 | 98.3% | 58.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Dirk Emmerich's chess games
All 289 games by Dirk Emmerich 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: 122 wins, 91 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 33 | 18/9/6 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 164 | 66/48/50 | 40.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Lev Gutman | 2,533 | 19th Wiesbaden Open | A49 |
| Jan 1995 | Arno Zude | 2,430 | ch-Hessen MT | A07 |
| Jan 1994 | Bernd Rechel | 2,375 | Hessenliga 9495 | B06 |
| Sep 2000 | Tilmann Vogler | 2,373 | 19th Wiesbaden Open | B06 |
| Jan 1995 | Norbert Heck | 2,315 | ch-Hessen MT | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,205 |
| Hessenliga 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-Hessen qual | 1994 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,298 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,088 |
| ch-Hessen MT | 1995 | 11 | 3 | 2,142 |
| Hessenliga 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,240 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,257 |
| Hessenliga 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Emmerich's chess games?
289 games by Dirk Emmerich, 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 Dirk Emmerich has played.
What does Dirk Emmerich play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Dirk Emmerich opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Emmerich answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Dirk Emmerich play as White?
As White, Dirk Emmerich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Emmerich play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Emmerich most often plays: Modern Defense (164 games, 40.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Dirk Emmerich's FIDE rating?
Dirk Emmerich is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Dirk Emmerich played?
Our database contains 289 games by Dirk Emmerich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 91 draws, 76 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Emmerich?
289 games by Dirk Emmerich 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.