Prepare against Dirk Ermel
DEU · World #20,283 classical · FIDE ID 4674588
Our database contains 175 games by Dirk Ermel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Ermel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Ermel 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 | 2,055 | 2,209 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,098 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 59 | 63 | 53 | 33.7% |
| As White | 84 | 34 | 26 | 24 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 91 | 25 | 37 | 29 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Ermel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Ermel's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 51.2% | 54.7% |
| c4 | 28 | 33.3% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ermel usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ermel usually continues d3 (90.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Ermel usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Ermel usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Ermel usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Ermel usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 60.5% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 13 | 34.2% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 34.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 27.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Dirk Ermel's chess games
All 175 games by Dirk Ermel 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: 59 wins, 63 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Andras Dr. Flumbort | 2,495 | 24th Latschach Open | D49 |
| Feb 2015 | Otto Borik | 2,394 | Oberliga Nord W 1415 | A08 |
| Aug 2007 | Richard Vedder | 2,303 | 23rd Latschach Open | B10 |
| Sep 2001 | Thomas Schunk | 2,265 | 12th Seefeld Open | C23 |
| Sep 2001 | Helmut Schumacher | 2,169 | 12th Seefeld Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U20 | 1996 | 13 | 4.5 | – |
| 17th Seefeld Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,058 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,177 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,108 |
| 14th Seefeld Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| 12th Seefeld Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| 11th Seefeld Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Ermel's chess games?
175 games by Dirk Ermel, 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 Ermel has played.
What does Dirk Ermel play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Dirk Ermel opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Ermel answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Dirk Ermel play as White?
As White, Dirk Ermel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Ermel play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Ermel most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Dirk Ermel's FIDE rating?
Dirk Ermel is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Dirk Ermel played?
Our database contains 175 games by Dirk Ermel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 63 draws, 53 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Ermel?
175 games by Dirk Ermel 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.