Prepare against Larry Ebbin
BMU · World #115,175 classical · FIDE ID 8800294
When preparing against Larry Ebbin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 51 games by Larry Ebbin, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Larry Ebbin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Larry Ebbin 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 | 1,687 | 1,714 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,665 | 1,665 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,763 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 11 | 3 | 37 | 21.6% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Larry Ebbin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Larry Ebbin's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 21.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 21.7% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Ebbin usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Ebbin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ebbin usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 57.1% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Larry Ebbin's chess games
All 51 games by Larry Ebbin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 3/0/12 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Ezra Turner | 1,629 | Hamilton The President's Shield | B90 |
| Feb 2018 | Adrian Lodge | 1,555 | Hamilton The President's Shield | C41 |
| May 2018 | Brian Davis | 1,427 | ch-BER | A16 |
| Mar 2018 | Dimitri Gontcharov | 1,218 | Hamilton The Bermuda Longtail | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda Open | 2003 | 10 | 2 | 1,995 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 6 | 1 | 1,900 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 6 | 2 | 2,063 |
| Hamilton The President's Shield | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,618 |
| Hamilton The Bermuda Longtail | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,264 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,747 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 4 | 0 | 1,850 |
| ch-BER | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,502 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Larry Ebbin's chess games?
51 games by Larry Ebbin, from Jul 2007 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 Larry Ebbin has played.
What does Larry Ebbin play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Larry Ebbin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Larry Ebbin answers 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Larry Ebbin play as White?
As White, Larry Ebbin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Larry Ebbin play as Black?
As Black, Larry Ebbin most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Larry Ebbin's FIDE rating?
Larry Ebbin is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess, 1,665 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Larry Ebbin played?
Our database contains 51 games by Larry Ebbin, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 37 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Larry Ebbin?
51 games by Larry Ebbin 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.