Prepare against Holger Ernst
DEU · World #121,333 classical · FIDE ID 16218205
When preparing against Holger Ernst, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 47 games by Holger Ernst, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Ernst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Ernst 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 | 1,670 | 1,738 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 14 | 10 | 23 | 29.8% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Ernst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Ernst's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Ernst usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ernst usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Holger Ernst's chess games
All 47 games by Holger Ernst in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Frank Minde | 1,782 | ch-Hannover Bezirk B | B33 |
| Jan 2020 | Lara Kiesel | 1,732 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B01 |
| Oct 2018 | Frank-Christian Baum | 1,701 | ch-Hannover Bezirk B | C06 |
| Jan 2020 | Horst Nordhorn | 1,686 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B21 |
| Jan 2018 | Joris Sauer | 1,676 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,634 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,457 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk B | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,712 |
| Daehne Cup Region 14/15 III Rest | 2015 | 2 | 2 | 1,624 |
| Daehne Cup Region 14/15 III | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,596 |
| Daehne Cup Region VI | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,516 |
| Daehne Cup Region 15/16 III | 2016 | 2 | 2 | 1,595 |
| Daehne Cup Region IV Rest | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Ernst's chess games?
47 games by Holger Ernst, from Feb 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 Holger Ernst has played.
What does Holger Ernst play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Holger Ernst opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Ernst answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Holger Ernst play as White?
As White, Holger Ernst's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Ernst play as Black?
As Black, Holger Ernst most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Holger Ernst's FIDE rating?
Holger Ernst is currently rated 1,670 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Holger Ernst played?
Our database contains 47 games by Holger Ernst, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Ernst?
47 games by Holger Ernst 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.