Prepare against Erich Werndl
Austria · World #16,638 classical · FIDE ID 1602667
Our database contains 40 games by Erich Werndl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erich Werndl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erich Werndl 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 | 2,088 | 2,200 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,092 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,094 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 5 | 13 | 22 | 12.5% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 31.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (68% of these games) — Werndl usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Werndl usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (5% of these games) — Werndl usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Werndl usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Erich Werndl's chess games
All 40 games by Erich Werndl 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: 5 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Nikolaus Stanec | 2,495 | Oberwart Open | E92 |
| Jul 1998 | Attila Kiss | 2,340 | Oberwart Open | C41 |
| Jul 1998 | Helmut Kleissl | 2,300 | Oberwart Open | E92 |
| Jan 1992 | Wolfgang Haag | 2,280 | Oberwart Open | B84 |
| Mar 2016 | Andreas Bergerhoff | 1,910 | Regionalliga SO 1516 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2002 | 23 | 7.5 | 2,190 |
| Werfen Open A | 1993 | 7 | 1 | 2,030 |
| 17th Marianske Lazne Open | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,956 |
| Regionalliga SO 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,175 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1718 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,672 |
| Hallein Open | 1988 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 25th Oberwart Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 2,040 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,625 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erich Werndl's chess games?
40 games by Erich Werndl, 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 Werndl has played.
What does Erich Werndl play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Erich Werndl opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erich Werndl answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Erich Werndl play as White?
As White, Erich Werndl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erich Werndl play as Black?
As Black, Erich Werndl most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Erich Werndl's FIDE rating?
Erich Werndl is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Erich Werndl played?
Our database contains 40 games by Erich Werndl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses (12.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erich Werndl?
40 games by Erich Werndl 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.