Prepare against Hubert Ebner
FM · Austria · World #12,005 classical · FIDE ID 1600761
When preparing against Hubert Ebner, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 487 games by Hubert Ebner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hubert Ebner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hubert Ebner 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 | 2,141 | 2,281 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,270 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,291 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 487 | 125 | 253 | 109 | 25.7% |
| As White | 240 | 78 | 127 | 35 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 247 | 47 | 126 | 74 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hubert Ebner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hubert Ebner's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 144 | 60.0% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 23.8% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 29 | 12.1% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 3.3% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ebner usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Ebner usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Ebner usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ebner usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ebner usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Ebner usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 67.0% | 50.7% |
| e6 | 31 | 27.7% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 94.2% | 42.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Hubert Ebner's chess games
All 487 games by Hubert Ebner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 125 wins, 253 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 4/17/3 | 16.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 23 | 4/17/2 | 17.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 19 | 8/10/1 | 42.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 7/9/0 | 43.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/9/5 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 1/6/9 | 6.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 3/10/0 | 23.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Uros Krstic | 2,418 | 31st Schwarzach Open | C07 |
| Jul 2001 | Marko Tratar | 2,416 | 20th Jacques Lemans Open | A30 |
| Jan 2004 | Alexandru Victor Butunoi | 2,412 | chT2M-AUT 0304 | B38 |
| Jan 2000 | Hannes Ganaus | 2,394 | ch-AUT | A25 |
| Jan 1996 | Domen Krumpacnik | 2,390 | Leiner Open | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open | 1994 | 22 | 12 | 2,311 |
| ch-AUT | 2000 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,259 |
| Graz Open A | 2008 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,174 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,324 |
| chT2S-AUT 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,420 |
| chT2S-AUT 9394 | 1994 | 11 | 8 | 2,358 |
| chT-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,277 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Johann Krebs (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hubert Ebner's chess games?
487 games by Hubert Ebner, from Apr 2003 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 Hubert Ebner has played.
What does Hubert Ebner play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Hubert Ebner opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hubert Ebner answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Hubert Ebner play as White?
As White, Hubert Ebner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hubert Ebner play as Black?
As Black, Hubert Ebner most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 6.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 247 games.
What is Hubert Ebner's FIDE rating?
Hubert Ebner is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Hubert Ebner played?
Our database contains 487 games by Hubert Ebner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 253 draws, 109 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hubert Ebner?
487 games by Hubert Ebner 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.