Prepare against Ernest Ackerman
Slovakia · World #25,892 classical · FIDE ID 14910616
Our database contains 83 games by Ernest Ackerman, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ernest Ackerman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernest Ackerman 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 | 2,012 | 2,188 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 22 | 22 | 39 | 26.5% |
| As White | 40 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernest Ackerman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernest Ackerman's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 31 | 77.5% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 9 | 22.5% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Ackerman usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ackerman usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Ackerman usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ackerman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Ackerman usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Ackerman usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Ernest Ackerman's chess games
All 83 games by Ernest Ackerman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 22 wins, 22 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Krisztian Berta | 2,225 | Sarospatak Open | B07 |
| Feb 2008 | Arkadij Vorovic | 2,201 | chT2D-SVK 0708 | A12 |
| Feb 2007 | Marek Tauber | 2,193 | chT2D-SVK 0607 | B98 |
| Dec 2006 | Daniel Koval | 2,169 | chT2D-SVK 0607 | A28 |
| Feb 2009 | Vladimir Mrva | 2,149 | chT2D-SVK 0809 | A18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,170 |
| chT2D-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 2,000 |
| chT2D-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,960 |
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,036 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernest Ackerman's chess games?
83 games by Ernest Ackerman, from Jul 2004 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 Ernest Ackerman has played.
What does Ernest Ackerman play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Ernest Ackerman opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernest Ackerman answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ernest Ackerman play as White?
As White, Ernest Ackerman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernest Ackerman play as Black?
As Black, Ernest Ackerman most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Ernest Ackerman's FIDE rating?
Ernest Ackerman is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Ernest Ackerman played?
Our database contains 83 games by Ernest Ackerman, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 22 draws, 39 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernest Ackerman?
83 games by Ernest Ackerman 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.