Prepare against Erik Allgaier
DEU · World #50,540 classical · FIDE ID 4631919
When preparing against Erik Allgaier, expect 1.c4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 125 games by Erik Allgaier, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Erik Allgaier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Allgaier 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 | 1,891 | 2,078 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 2,046 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 2,030 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 50 | 26 | 49 | 40.0% |
| As White | 61 | 32 | 10 | 19 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 16 | 30 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Allgaier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Allgaier's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 29 | 47.5% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 21.3% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 16.4% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 13.1% | 43.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Allgaier usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Allgaier usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Allgaier usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Allgaier usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Allgaier usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Allgaier usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 52.0% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 56.5% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 30.4% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Erik Allgaier's chess games
All 125 games by Erik Allgaier in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 50 wins, 26 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 8/5/12 | 32.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Stephan Schliebener | 2,280 | 12th Berliner Sommer | B25 |
| Aug 2020 | Stephan Buchal | 2,280 | 32nd GER-ch Seniors 65 | A37 |
| Feb 2014 | Ralf-Axel Simon | 2,190 | 30th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A41 |
| Feb 2016 | Klaus-Dieter Heckert | 2,069 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A10 |
| Dec 2009 | Norbert Bauer | 2,064 | 34th Potsdam Christmas | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,047 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,761 |
| 18th Seefeld Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,136 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,044 |
| 30th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Allgaier's chess games?
125 games by Erik Allgaier, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Erik Allgaier has played.
What does Erik Allgaier play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Erik Allgaier opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Allgaier answers 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Erik Allgaier play as White?
As White, Erik Allgaier's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Allgaier play as Black?
As Black, Erik Allgaier most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Erik Allgaier's FIDE rating?
Erik Allgaier is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Erik Allgaier played?
Our database contains 125 games by Erik Allgaier, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 26 draws, 49 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Allgaier?
125 games by Erik Allgaier 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.