Prepare against Horst Ehlert
DEU · World #40,498 classical · FIDE ID 24638137
Our database contains 214 games by Horst Ehlert, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Horst Ehlert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Ehlert 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 | 1,933 | 2,133 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 63 | 74 | 77 | 29.4% |
| As White | 102 | 27 | 40 | 35 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 112 | 36 | 34 | 42 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Ehlert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Ehlert's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 67 | 65.7% | 41.8% |
| d4 | 29 | 28.4% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.9% | 40.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 66% of White games, 41.8% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Ehlert usually continues g3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ehlert usually continues g3 (22.2% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Ehlert usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Ehlert usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ehlert usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Ehlert usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 79.5% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.5% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 40.5% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 16 | 38.1% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Horst Ehlert's chess games
All 214 games by Horst Ehlert in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 63 wins, 74 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| C10 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Steffen Puschendorf | 2,220 | 12th Rostock SSC Open | A25 |
| Jan 2016 | David Kardoeus | 2,164 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | A16 |
| Jul 2009 | Michael Neumann | 2,164 | 9th Nordhausen Open | D93 |
| Oct 2017 | Andreas Herrmann | 2,163 | ch-Hannover Bezirk C | E65 |
| Oct 2012 | Frank Titzhoff | 2,055 | chC-Hannover | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chC-Hannover | 2015 | 47 | 19.5 | 1,916 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2019 | 21 | 12 | 1,991 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,965 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,917 |
| 15th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,076 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,932 |
| 12th Rostock SSC Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Ehlert's chess games?
214 games by Horst Ehlert, from Apr 2008 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 Horst Ehlert has played.
What does Horst Ehlert play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Horst Ehlert opens with 1.c4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Ehlert answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Horst Ehlert play as White?
As White, Horst Ehlert's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 28.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Ehlert play as Black?
As Black, Horst Ehlert most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Horst Ehlert's FIDE rating?
Horst Ehlert is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Horst Ehlert played?
Our database contains 214 games by Horst Ehlert, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 74 draws, 77 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Ehlert?
214 games by Horst Ehlert 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.