Prepare against Erich Flach
DEU · World #15,058 classical · FIDE ID 4675800
Our database contains 363 games by Erich Flach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erich Flach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erich Flach 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 | 2,105 | 2,192 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,147 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 150 | 76 | 137 | 41.3% |
| As White | 184 | 88 | 35 | 61 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 179 | 62 | 41 | 76 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erich Flach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erich Flach's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 125 | 67.9% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 38 | 20.7% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 15 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 68% of White games, 60.8% score
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Flach usually continues Nc3 (57.4% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Flach usually continues Nc3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Flach usually continues g3 (62.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Flach usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Flach usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Flach usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 95.9% | 45.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 85.5% | 51.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 12.7% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Erich Flach's chess games
All 363 games by Erich Flach 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: 150 wins, 76 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 16/5/19 | 40.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 14/13/9 | 38.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Michael Coenen | 2,493 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | E91 |
| Mar 2020 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,451 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | A50 |
| Nov 2017 | Lev Gutman | 2,410 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A04 |
| Jan 2017 | Markus Hahn | 2,324 | 29th Staufer Open | A34 |
| Jan 2013 | Christoph Schild | 2,316 | 25th Staufer Open | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 1,869 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 20 | 14 | 2,145 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,889 |
| chA-Hessen | 2018 | 13 | 8 | 2,142 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 12 | 3 | 1,821 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,159 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erich Flach's chess games?
363 games by Erich Flach, 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 Erich Flach has played.
What does Erich Flach play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Erich Flach opens with 1.c4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erich Flach answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Erich Flach play as White?
As White, Erich Flach's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (27 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erich Flach play as Black?
As Black, Erich Flach most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (36 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Erich Flach's FIDE rating?
Erich Flach is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Erich Flach played?
Our database contains 363 games by Erich Flach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 76 draws, 137 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erich Flach?
363 games by Erich Flach 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.