Prepare against Ekkehard Ellenberg
DEU · World #22,134 classical · FIDE ID 4674529
Our database contains 116 games by Ekkehard Ellenberg, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ekkehard Ellenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekkehard Ellenberg 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 | 2,040 | 2,167 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,010 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,056 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 22 | 49 | 45 | 19.0% |
| As White | 59 | 13 | 26 | 20 | 22.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 9 | 23 | 25 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekkehard Ellenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekkehard Ellenberg's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 81.4% | 42.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Ellenberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ellenberg usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ellenberg usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ellenberg usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Ellenberg usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Ellenberg usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 56.5% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 43.5% | 30.0% |
Ekkehard Ellenberg's chess games
All 116 games by Ekkehard Ellenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 22 wins, 49 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Christoph Pragua | 2,485 | BL2-West 9091 | B66 |
| Jan 1991 | Helmut Ruthenberg | 2,300 | BL2-West 9091 | A36 |
| Jan 1990 | Volker Stoering | 2,220 | BL2-West 9091 | D36 |
| Apr 2008 | Fabian Jahnz | 2,193 | Oberliga Nord O 0708 | B30 |
| Feb 2008 | Hans-Rainer Urban | 2,187 | Oberliga Nord O 0708 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 3 | 2,035 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| BL2-West 9091 | 1991 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,389 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
| BL2-Nord 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 2 | 2,059 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| 25th chT-GER Seniors | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| 23rd chT-GER Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekkehard Ellenberg's chess games?
116 games by Ekkehard Ellenberg, from Oct 2006 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 Ekkehard Ellenberg has played.
What does Ekkehard Ellenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Ekkehard Ellenberg opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekkehard Ellenberg answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Ekkehard Ellenberg play as White?
As White, Ekkehard Ellenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekkehard Ellenberg play as Black?
As Black, Ekkehard Ellenberg most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Ekkehard Ellenberg's FIDE rating?
Ekkehard Ellenberg is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Ekkehard Ellenberg played?
Our database contains 116 games by Ekkehard Ellenberg, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 49 draws, 45 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekkehard Ellenberg?
116 games by Ekkehard Ellenberg 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.