Prepare against Magnus Ermitsch
IM · DEU · World #1,163 classical · FIDE ID 16234464
Our database contains 533 games by Magnus Ermitsch, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Ermitsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Ermitsch 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 | 2,438 | 2,438 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,297 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,308 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 533 | 219 | 137 | 177 | 41.1% |
| As White | 261 | 116 | 68 | 77 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 272 | 103 | 69 | 100 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Ermitsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Ermitsch's side.
First moves as White (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 258 | 98.9% | 57.4% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ermitsch usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ermitsch usually continues Nf3 (57.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ermitsch usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ermitsch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ermitsch usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 78.2% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 18 | 12.7% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 8.5% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 55.4% | 37.3% |
| d5 | 35 | 38.0% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.4% | 40.0% |
Magnus Ermitsch's chess games
All 533 games by Magnus Ermitsch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 219 wins, 137 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 45 | 18/8/19 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 42 | 17/8/17 | 40.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 41 | 24/6/11 | 58.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Jergus Pechac | 2,604 | Ceske Budejovice GMA | B13 |
| Oct 2024 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,550 | 39th ECC Open | B10 |
| Nov 2024 | Nikolozi Kacharava | 2,525 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | C45 |
| Jan 2024 | Alberto David | 2,525 | 20th Vandoeuvre Open | B40 |
| Nov 2025 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,524 | Rainer Radtke Mem Rapid | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2023 | 25 | 16 | 2,056 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2019 | 22 | 15 | 1,629 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2019 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,396 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 13 | 12.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,685 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2022 | 13 | 9 | 1,749 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Ermitsch's chess games?
533 games by Magnus Ermitsch, from Oct 2017 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 Magnus Ermitsch has played.
What does Magnus Ermitsch play on the first move as White?
Across 261 games with White in our database, Magnus Ermitsch opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Ermitsch answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Magnus Ermitsch play as White?
As White, Magnus Ermitsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Ermitsch play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Ermitsch most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 58.5% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 272 games.
What is Magnus Ermitsch's FIDE rating?
Magnus Ermitsch is currently rated 2,438 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,438 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Magnus Ermitsch played?
Our database contains 533 games by Magnus Ermitsch, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 219 wins, 137 draws, 177 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Ermitsch?
533 games by Magnus Ermitsch 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.