Prepare against Eric Ottl
France · World #99,925 classical · FIDE ID 20623658
When preparing against Eric Ottl, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Eric Ottl, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Ottl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Ottl 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 | 1,730 | 1,735 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,676 | 1,699 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 17 | 5 | 23 | 37.8% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Ottl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Ottl's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 73.9% | 55.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 55.9% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Ottl usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Ottl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Ottl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ottl usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ottl usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Ottl usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Eric Ottl's chess games
All 45 games by Eric Ottl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Yannick Le Coz | 1,759 | 13th Fouesnant Open | C53 |
| Oct 2014 | Frederic Major | 1,715 | 5th Quimper Open | A16 |
| Oct 2010 | Antoine Legrand | 1,626 | 10th Rohde Open | B23 |
| Aug 2006 | Laurent Robic | 1,530 | Hennebont Grand Prix | C52 |
| Oct 2014 | Jacques Kerbaol | 1,515 | 5th Quimper Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Fouesnant Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,453 |
| 5th Quimper Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,617 |
| Hennebont Grand Prix | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,407 |
| ch-FRA Open D | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,508 |
| 8th Quimper Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,531 |
| 13th Fouesnant Open | 2007 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| 14th Fouesnant Open | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,701 |
| 27th Avoine Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Ottl's chess games?
45 games by Eric Ottl, from Apr 2009 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 Eric Ottl has played.
What does Eric Ottl play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Eric Ottl opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.g3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Ottl answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Ottl play as White?
As White, Eric Ottl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Ottl play as Black?
As Black, Eric Ottl most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Eric Ottl's FIDE rating?
Eric Ottl is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess, 1,676 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,735 (May 2026).
How many games has Eric Ottl played?
Our database contains 45 games by Eric Ottl, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Ottl?
45 games by Eric Ottl 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.