Prepare against Ewald Fichtner
DEU · World #24,669 classical · FIDE ID 1270194
When preparing against Ewald Fichtner, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 42.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 241 games by Ewald Fichtner, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ewald Fichtner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ewald Fichtner 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 | 2,020 | 2,092 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,073 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,115 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 93 | 51 | 97 | 38.6% |
| As White | 123 | 50 | 22 | 51 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 118 | 43 | 29 | 46 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ewald Fichtner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ewald Fichtner's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 83.7% | 49.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fichtner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Fichtner usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Fichtner usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Fichtner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Fichtner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Fichtner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 74.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 17.2% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.6% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 84.2% | 60.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.9% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.9% | 0.0% |
Ewald Fichtner's chess games
All 241 games by Ewald Fichtner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 93 wins, 51 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 33 | 14/5/14 | 42.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A64 | Catalan | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Janis Valeinis | 2,206 | 30th ch-NATO | D00 |
| Aug 2013 | Adam Karbowiak | 2,167 | 24th ch-NATO | A64 |
| Aug 2013 | Daniel Michalski | 2,150 | 24th ch-NATO | D76 |
| Jun 2011 | Bart Von Meijenfeldt | 2,149 | chA-GER U25 | A48 |
| Oct 2012 | Stefan Klauke | 2,130 | NRW Class2 1213 | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 18 | 8 | 2,034 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,013 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,875 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2009 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
| chA-GER U25 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,004 |
| Regionalliga SW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,451 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ewald Fichtner's chess games?
241 games by Ewald Fichtner, from Jul 2009 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 Ewald Fichtner has played.
What does Ewald Fichtner play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Ewald Fichtner opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ewald Fichtner answers 1...c6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ewald Fichtner play as White?
As White, Ewald Fichtner's most-played openings in our database are: London System (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ewald Fichtner play as Black?
As Black, Ewald Fichtner most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Ewald Fichtner's FIDE rating?
Ewald Fichtner is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Ewald Fichtner played?
Our database contains 241 games by Ewald Fichtner, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 51 draws, 97 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ewald Fichtner?
241 games by Ewald Fichtner 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.