Prepare against Florian Ott
FM · DEU · World #3,744 classical · FIDE ID 12900281
When preparing against Florian Ott, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 297 games by Florian Ott, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Florian Ott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Ott 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 | 2,311 | 2,345 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,307 | 2,307 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,365 | 2,365 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 115 | 100 | 82 | 38.7% |
| As White | 149 | 63 | 44 | 42 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 148 | 52 | 56 | 40 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Ott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Ott's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 85.9% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 8.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.4% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ott usually continues c4 (61.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ott usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ott usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ott usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ott usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Ott usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 87.3% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 11.4% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 78.0% | 64.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 14.6% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Florian Ott's chess games
All 297 games by Florian Ott in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 115 wins, 100 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 16/11/9 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | William N Watson | 2,478 | BL2-Ost 2324 | A26 |
| Nov 2016 | Alexander Gasthofer | 2,437 | BL2-Ost 1617 | A11 |
| Aug 2015 | Frank Zeller | 2,402 | Vienna Open | E46 |
| Feb 2018 | Milos Stankovic | 2,399 | BL2-Ost 1718 | A48 |
| Jun 2014 | Johannes Carow | 2,378 | ch-GER U18 | D82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 20 | 10 | 2,198 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2012 | 16 | 8 | 2,074 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 1,718 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,967 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,261 |
| BL2-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,289 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Ott's chess games?
297 games by Florian Ott, from May 2010 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 Florian Ott has played.
What does Florian Ott play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Florian Ott opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Ott answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Florian Ott play as White?
As White, Florian Ott's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Ott play as Black?
As Black, Florian Ott most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Florian Ott's FIDE rating?
Florian Ott is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,307 in rapid and 2,365 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Florian Ott played?
Our database contains 297 games by Florian Ott, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 100 draws, 82 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Ott?
297 games by Florian Ott 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.