Prepare against Ernst Sackl
Austria · World #62,485 classical · FIDE ID 1636162
When preparing against Ernst Sackl, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ernst Sackl, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ernst Sackl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernst Sackl 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 | 1,847 | 1,883 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,930 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 6 | 18 | 41.5% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernst Sackl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernst Sackl's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sackl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Sackl usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sackl usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Ernst Sackl's chess games
All 41 games by Ernst Sackl in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Jaap Verhoef | 1,967 | ch-AUT Seniors 65 | C51 |
| Apr 2018 | Lorenz Karall | 1,926 | ch-AUT Seniors 65 | B07 |
| Apr 2018 | Armin Frey | 1,869 | ch-AUT Seniors 65 | C34 |
| Jan 2014 | Manfred Schrank | 1,828 | ch-Leitersdorf Region | C02 |
| Jan 2013 | Franz Froehlich | 1,680 | ch-Leitersdorf Region | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leitersdorf Region | 2017 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,697 |
| Feldbach Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| Leitersdorf Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernst Sackl's chess games?
41 games by Ernst Sackl, from Sep 2016 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 Ernst Sackl has played.
What does Ernst Sackl play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ernst Sackl opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernst Sackl answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ernst Sackl play as White?
As White, Ernst Sackl's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernst Sackl play as Black?
As Black, Ernst Sackl most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ernst Sackl's FIDE rating?
Ernst Sackl is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess and 1,862 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Ernst Sackl played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ernst Sackl, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernst Sackl?
41 games by Ernst Sackl 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.