Prepare against Markus Ehrlacher
DEU · World #48,826 classical · FIDE ID 4699696
When preparing against Markus Ehrlacher, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Markus Ehrlacher, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Markus Ehrlacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Ehrlacher 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 | 1,898 | 1,999 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 30 | 61 | 56 | 20.4% |
| As White | 68 | 22 | 28 | 18 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 79 | 8 | 33 | 38 | 10.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Ehrlacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Ehrlacher's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 89.7% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Ehrlacher usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ehrlacher usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ehrlacher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ehrlacher usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ehrlacher usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ehrlacher usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 52.2% | 20.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 77.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Markus Ehrlacher's chess games
All 147 games by Markus Ehrlacher in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Sep 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: 30 wins, 61 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Thomas Koch | 2,446 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A80 |
| Jul 2009 | Peter Michalowski | 2,036 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A48 |
| Apr 2007 | Hanno Duerr | 2,006 | ch-Baden HT2 | D05 |
| Jul 2009 | Matthias Grahl | 1,962 | Dortmund Open | D05 |
| Apr 2007 | Jochen Pfleger | 1,918 | ch-Baden HT2 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2007 | 18 | 8 | 1,823 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,777 |
| St Petersburg Open | 1992 | 9 | 3 | – |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,762 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,829 |
| Baden VLS 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| ch-Baden HT | 1993 | 8 | 4 | – |
| 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,664 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Ehrlacher's chess games?
147 games by Markus Ehrlacher, from Jan 2005 to Sep 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 Markus Ehrlacher has played.
What does Markus Ehrlacher play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Markus Ehrlacher opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Ehrlacher answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Markus Ehrlacher play as White?
As White, Markus Ehrlacher's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Ehrlacher play as Black?
As Black, Markus Ehrlacher most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Markus Ehrlacher's FIDE rating?
Markus Ehrlacher is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Markus Ehrlacher played?
Our database contains 147 games by Markus Ehrlacher, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 61 draws, 56 losses (20.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Ehrlacher?
147 games by Markus Ehrlacher 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.