Prepare against Harald Ellinger
Austria · World #69,857 classical · FIDE ID 1619861
When preparing against Harald Ellinger, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 100 games by Harald Ellinger, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harald Ellinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Ellinger 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 | 1,821 | 1,861 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 31 | 36 | 33 | 31.0% |
| As White | 52 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Ellinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Ellinger's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 52 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 48.1% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ellinger usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Ellinger usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ellinger usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Harald Ellinger's chess games
All 100 games by Harald Ellinger in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Aug 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: 31 wins, 36 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Joerg Uhlarz | 1,921 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A80 |
| Jan 2003 | Horst Vesper | 1,835 | chA-Stuttgart | D13 |
| May 2010 | Patrick Leroy | 1,835 | chB-Stuttgart int | B25 |
| Aug 2026 | Gunther Kaufmann | 1,791 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | E60 |
| Aug 2026 | Marijo Matic | 1,727 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2016 | 60 | 35 | 1,705 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2006 | 14 | 4 | 1,833 |
| Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,809 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,643 |
| chA-Stuttgart | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,770 |
| 2nd Roemer Open | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Ellinger's chess games?
100 games by Harald Ellinger, from Jul 2006 to Aug 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 Harald Ellinger has played.
What does Harald Ellinger play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Harald Ellinger opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Ellinger answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Harald Ellinger play as White?
As White, Harald Ellinger's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Ellinger play as Black?
As Black, Harald Ellinger most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Harald Ellinger's FIDE rating?
Harald Ellinger is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Harald Ellinger played?
Our database contains 100 games by Harald Ellinger, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 36 draws, 33 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Ellinger?
100 games by Harald Ellinger 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.