Prepare against Larissa Erben
DEU · World #31,352 classical · FIDE ID 24634590
Our database contains 420 games by Larissa Erben, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Larissa Erben's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Larissa Erben 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 | 1,978 | 2,092 | Nov 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 420 | 187 | 83 | 150 | 44.5% |
| As White | 204 | 101 | 40 | 63 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 216 | 86 | 43 | 87 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Larissa Erben's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Larissa Erben's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 204 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Erben usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Erben usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Erben usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 67.8% | 49.0% |
| e5 | 46 | 31.5% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 98.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Larissa Erben's chess games
All 420 games by Larissa Erben in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 187 wins, 83 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 41 | 21/8/12 | 51.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 30 | 16/7/7 | 53.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 37 | 12/8/17 | 32.4% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 32 | 17/2/13 | 53.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Elena Sedina | 2,335 | BL 0910 w | C01 |
| Apr 2012 | Sarah Hoolt | 2,286 | BL 1112 w | B44 |
| Mar 2014 | Mara Jelica | 2,231 | BL2 Sued 1314 w | B48 |
| Dec 2011 | Iulia Gromova | 2,231 | BL 1112 w | B19 |
| May 2008 | Oliver Prestel | 2,204 | ch-Stuttgart A int | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2010 | 50 | 31 | 1,826 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2010 | 34 | 14.5 | 1,978 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2000 | 22 | 12.5 | – |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2006 | 18 | 10 | 1,784 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2004 | 18 | 9 | 1,496 |
| ch-GER w | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2008 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,942 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U10 | 2000 | 14 | 9.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Larissa Erben's chess games?
420 games by Larissa Erben, from Oct 2005 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 Larissa Erben has played.
What does Larissa Erben play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Larissa Erben opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Larissa Erben answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Larissa Erben play as White?
As White, Larissa Erben's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 51.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Larissa Erben play as Black?
As Black, Larissa Erben most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Larissa Erben's FIDE rating?
Larissa Erben is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Larissa Erben played?
Our database contains 420 games by Larissa Erben, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 83 draws, 150 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Larissa Erben?
420 games by Larissa Erben 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.