Prepare against Ernests Strekalovs
LVA · World #124,498 classical · FIDE ID 11633174
When preparing against Ernests Strekalovs, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Ernests Strekalovs, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ernests Strekalovs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernests Strekalovs 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 | 1,661 | 1,793 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,028 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,924 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 3 | 19 | 40.5% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernests Strekalovs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernests Strekalovs's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 52.9% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Strekalovs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Strekalovs usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Strekalovs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Strekalovs usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Strekalovs usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Strekalovs usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Ernests Strekalovs's chess games
All 37 games by Ernests Strekalovs in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,394 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Blitz | E00 |
| Aug 2026 | Vladimir Bochnicka | 2,184 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Blitz | A02 |
| Aug 2026 | Krisjanis Lazars | 2,107 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Blitz | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Oliver Kovacik | 1,906 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Blitz | A09 |
| Aug 2026 | Nellija Maklakova | 1,849 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Open B | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,078 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 5 | 1,496 |
| Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,793 |
| 2026. gada Latvijas jauniešu čempionāta fināls | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,641 |
| Kvarteto Cup 2026 (max. rtg. 1999) - | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,997 |
| 7th Paul Keres Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,819 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernests Strekalovs's chess games?
37 games by Ernests Strekalovs, from May 2022 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 Ernests Strekalovs has played.
What does Ernests Strekalovs play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ernests Strekalovs opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.f4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernests Strekalovs answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ernests Strekalovs play as White?
As White, Ernests Strekalovs's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernests Strekalovs play as Black?
As Black, Ernests Strekalovs most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ernests Strekalovs's FIDE rating?
Ernests Strekalovs is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ernests Strekalovs played?
Our database contains 37 games by Ernests Strekalovs, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernests Strekalovs?
37 games by Ernests Strekalovs 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.