Prepare against Elof Cordts
DEU · World #101,254 classical · FIDE ID 12987301
When preparing against Elof Cordts, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 124 games by Elof Cordts, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elof Cordts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elof Cordts 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 | 1,726 | 1,787 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,773 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 36 | 24 | 64 | 29.0% |
| As White | 61 | 17 | 12 | 32 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 63 | 19 | 12 | 32 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elof Cordts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elof Cordts's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 68.9% | 32.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 31.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 32.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Cordts usually continues Nc3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Cordts usually continues d4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Cordts usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Cordts usually continues Nc3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cordts usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Cordts usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Elof Cordts's chess games
All 124 games by Elof Cordts in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 36 wins, 24 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Peter Konsek | 2,051 | ch-Mittelfranken QT | E65 |
| Sep 2015 | Thomas Hartmann | 2,039 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | D41 |
| Apr 2014 | Peter Diller | 1,987 | ch-Mittelfranken QT | B23 |
| Sep 2016 | Klaus-Juergen Herlan | 1,977 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | B20 |
| Apr 2019 | Karlheinz Schanz | 1,877 | ch-Mittelfranken QT | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2019 | 21 | 11 | 1,756 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 14 | 5 | 1,799 |
| Reinstorf Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,578 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2016 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,541 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,666 |
| Mittelfranken-ch HT 66th | 2017 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,686 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,740 |
| ch-MIT QT 67th | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elof Cordts's chess games?
124 games by Elof Cordts, from Oct 2014 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 Elof Cordts has played.
What does Elof Cordts play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Elof Cordts opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elof Cordts answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Elof Cordts play as White?
As White, Elof Cordts's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elof Cordts play as Black?
As Black, Elof Cordts most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Elof Cordts's FIDE rating?
Elof Cordts is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,773 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Elof Cordts played?
Our database contains 124 games by Elof Cordts, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 24 draws, 64 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elof Cordts?
124 games by Elof Cordts 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.