Prepare against Erik Pahl
DEU · World #7,739 classical · FIDE ID 16201272
Our database contains 236 games by Erik Pahl, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Pahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Pahl 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 | 2,210 | 2,222 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,181 | 2,191 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,119 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 79 | 62 | 95 | 33.5% |
| As White | 122 | 48 | 30 | 44 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 114 | 31 | 32 | 51 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Pahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Pahl's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 92.6% | 49.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 49.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Pahl usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Pahl usually continues Nf3 (32.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pahl usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pahl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Pahl usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pahl usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 50.8% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 29 | 46.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 96.8% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Erik Pahl's chess games
All 236 games by Erik Pahl in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 79 wins, 62 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Johannes Florstedt | 2,359 | 93rd ch-GER | B55 |
| Oct 2020 | Jan Pubantz | 2,295 | ch-GER U16 | B11 |
| Mar 2022 | Tobias Voege | 2,286 | Oberliga Nord W 2122 | C01 |
| Oct 2019 | Christian Polster | 2,279 | chT-GER Lands U20 | B56 |
| Apr 2023 | Bernd Laubsch | 2,262 | Oberliga Nord W 2223 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,582 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,060 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2025 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,071 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2020 | 15 | 5 | 1,976 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2021 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,037 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2018 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,477 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Pahl's chess games?
236 games by Erik Pahl, from Jul 2015 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 Erik Pahl has played.
What does Erik Pahl play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Erik Pahl opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Pahl answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Erik Pahl play as White?
As White, Erik Pahl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Vienna Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Pahl play as Black?
As Black, Erik Pahl most often plays: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Erik Pahl's FIDE rating?
Erik Pahl is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,181 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (May 2022).
How many games has Erik Pahl played?
Our database contains 236 games by Erik Pahl, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 62 draws, 95 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Pahl?
236 games by Erik Pahl 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.