Prepare against Ernst Georg Haffner
DEU · World #32,434 classical · FIDE ID 1270068
When preparing against Ernst Georg Haffner, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 53 games by Ernst Georg Haffner, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ernst Georg Haffner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernst Georg Haffner 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 | 1,972 | 1,972 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 41.5% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernst Georg Haffner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernst Georg Haffner's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 81.5% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Haffner usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Haffner usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Haffner usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Haffner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Haffner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Haffner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Ernst Georg Haffner's chess games
All 53 games by Ernst Georg Haffner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Okrajek | 2,171 | 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | E38 |
| Apr 2017 | Thomas Schwab | 1,983 | SVR-ch MT-B | D87 |
| Mar 2026 | George Bruziks | 1,959 | 47th Rhineland Championship 2026 Meister B-Turnier | D35 |
| Apr 2017 | Alexander Ries | 1,948 | SVR-ch MT-B | E32 |
| Mar 2016 | Laszlo Toth | 1,944 | ch-SVR MAT | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR-ch MT-B | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,952 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 38th | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,914 |
| ch-SVR MAT | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,079 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,662 |
| 47th Rhineland Championship 2026 Meister B-Turnier | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,922 |
| 1st DSOL 03 Liga Gr-D | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernst Georg Haffner's chess games?
53 games by Ernst Georg Haffner, from Sep 2010 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 Ernst Georg Haffner has played.
What does Ernst Georg Haffner play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Ernst Georg Haffner opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernst Georg Haffner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ernst Georg Haffner play as White?
As White, Ernst Georg Haffner's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernst Georg Haffner play as Black?
As Black, Ernst Georg Haffner most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Ernst Georg Haffner's FIDE rating?
Ernst Georg Haffner is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ernst Georg Haffner played?
Our database contains 53 games by Ernst Georg Haffner, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernst Georg Haffner?
53 games by Ernst Georg Haffner 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.