Prepare against Jakob Erhard
Austria · World #20,875 classical · FIDE ID 1609289
When preparing against Jakob Erhard, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 98 games by Jakob Erhard, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Erhard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Erhard 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 | 2,051 | 2,114 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,123 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,109 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 40 | 18 | 40 | 40.8% |
| As White | 49 | 21 | 8 | 20 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 49 | 19 | 10 | 20 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Erhard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Erhard's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 67.3% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 14.3% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Erhard usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Erhard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Erhard usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Erhard usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Erhard usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 70.0% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Jakob Erhard's chess games
All 98 games by Jakob Erhard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 40 wins, 18 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Nicholas Paltrinieri | 2,300 | 1st Innsbruck Open A | B21 |
| Jun 2024 | Peter Balint | 2,209 | ch-AUT Blitz | C52 |
| Jan 1999 | Ulrich Link | 2,205 | 14th Wattens Open | A09 |
| Jun 2024 | Anna-Lena Schnegg | 2,185 | ch-AUT Blitz | E06 |
| Sep 2001 | Anton Niedermayer | 2,157 | 12th Seefeld Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS05 FM-A | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,178 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,132 |
| 12th Seefeld Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| 14th Wattens Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,081 |
| 13th Wattens Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 1,978 |
| 1st Innsbruck Open A | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,000 |
| 12th Wattens Open | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
| 11th Wattens Open | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Erhard's chess games?
98 games by Jakob Erhard, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Jakob Erhard has played.
What does Jakob Erhard play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Jakob Erhard opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Erhard answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jakob Erhard play as White?
As White, Jakob Erhard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Erhard play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Erhard most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Jakob Erhard's FIDE rating?
Jakob Erhard is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Jakob Erhard played?
Our database contains 98 games by Jakob Erhard, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 18 draws, 40 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Erhard?
98 games by Jakob Erhard 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.