Prepare against Erik Sprungala
DEU · World #27,722 classical · FIDE ID 16281039
Our database contains 68 games by Erik Sprungala, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Sprungala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Sprungala 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 | 2,000 | 2,022 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,939 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 26 | 9 | 33 | 38.2% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Sprungala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Sprungala's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Sprungala usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Sprungala usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sprungala usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Erik Sprungala's chess games
All 68 games by Erik Sprungala in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 26 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Dirk Norbert Jansen | 2,149 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A18 |
| Mar 2020 | Rolf Grewenig | 2,039 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | D08 |
| Mar 2020 | Adrian Mueller | 1,975 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | E94 |
| Jul 2019 | Norbert Ahrends | 1,905 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D10 |
| Jul 2019 | Christian Rebber | 1,849 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,049 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,649 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,882 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,598 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,680 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,835 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,351 |
| DSOL 04 Liga Gr-D 1st | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Sprungala's chess games?
68 games by Erik Sprungala, from Jul 2019 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 Sprungala has played.
What does Erik Sprungala play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Erik Sprungala opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Sprungala answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Erik Sprungala play as White?
As White, Erik Sprungala's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Sprungala play as Black?
As Black, Erik Sprungala most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Erik Sprungala's FIDE rating?
Erik Sprungala is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Erik Sprungala played?
Our database contains 68 games by Erik Sprungala, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Sprungala?
68 games by Erik Sprungala 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.