Prepare against Elwin Osterwald
NLD · World #25,667 classical · FIDE ID 1005715
When preparing against Elwin Osterwald, expect 1.c4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 76 games by Elwin Osterwald, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elwin Osterwald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elwin Osterwald 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 | 2,013 | 2,207 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 19 | 29 | 28 | 25.0% |
| As White | 39 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elwin Osterwald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elwin Osterwald's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 25.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 20.5% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 12.8% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Osterwald usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Osterwald usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Osterwald usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Osterwald usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Osterwald usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Osterwald usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 45.5% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 31.8% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Elwin Osterwald's chess games
All 76 games by Elwin Osterwald 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: 19 wins, 29 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Zoya Schleining | 2,343 | Bodensee Open | A17 |
| Jul 2016 | Barry Brink | 2,309 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | C00 |
| Jul 2011 | Ronald Ritsema | 2,103 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A11 |
| May 2017 | Jaroslav Mojzis | 2,090 | Bodensee Open | A84 |
| Jul 2011 | Christopher Brookes | 2,056 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 41 | 21 | 2,055 |
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Dieren Open | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
| 24th Hoogeveen Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,916 |
| chT-BEL 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2,077 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,954 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,212 |
| chT-BEL 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elwin Osterwald's chess games?
76 games by Elwin Osterwald, 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 Elwin Osterwald has played.
What does Elwin Osterwald play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Elwin Osterwald opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elwin Osterwald answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Elwin Osterwald play as White?
As White, Elwin Osterwald's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elwin Osterwald play as Black?
As Black, Elwin Osterwald most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Elwin Osterwald's FIDE rating?
Elwin Osterwald is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Elwin Osterwald played?
Our database contains 76 games by Elwin Osterwald, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 29 draws, 28 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elwin Osterwald?
76 games by Elwin Osterwald 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.