Prepare against Michael Ehrke
DEU · World #17,582 classical · FIDE ID 4607880
Our database contains 469 games by Michael Ehrke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Ehrke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Ehrke 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 | 2,079 | 2,262 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,222 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,194 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 469 | 141 | 178 | 150 | 30.1% |
| As White | 239 | 92 | 85 | 62 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 230 | 49 | 93 | 88 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Ehrke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Ehrke's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 222 | 92.9% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 4.6% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ehrke usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ehrke usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ehrke usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Ehrke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ehrke usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ehrke usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 63.3% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 18 | 20.0% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 64 | 84.2% | 34.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 10.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Michael Ehrke's chess games
All 469 games by Michael Ehrke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 141 wins, 178 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 79 | 35/28/16 | 44.3% |
| D02 | London System | 78 | 35/25/18 | 44.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 33 | 5/14/14 | 15.2% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 6/11/8 | 24.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 1/5/10 | 6.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Adrian Gschnitzer | 2,412 | 23rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D32 |
| Jan 1988 | Christian Clemens | 2,380 | BL2-Nord 8788 | A07 |
| Jan 1988 | Joerg Blauert | 2,375 | ch-Schleswig Holstein M 43rd | B50 |
| Jan 1990 | Ruediger Breyther | 2,370 | BL2-Nord 8990 | D01 |
| Jan 2000 | Stefan Just | 2,366 | chT-Schleswig Holstein A 55th | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER 61 (FRG-19) | 1984 | 11 | 3 | 2,140 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein M 43rd | 1988 | 9 | 7 | 2,542 |
| Munich Open 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 3 | 2,196 |
| Gausdal Eikrem Memorial | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,510 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,333 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Meisterklasse | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| BL2-Nord 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,228 |
| BL2-Nord 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Ehrke's chess games?
469 games by Michael Ehrke, from Apr 2003 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 Michael Ehrke has played.
What does Michael Ehrke play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Michael Ehrke opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Ehrke answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Ehrke play as White?
As White, Michael Ehrke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (79 games, 44.3% win rate); London System (78 games, 44.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Ehrke play as Black?
As Black, Michael Ehrke most often plays: Queen's Gambit (33 games, 15.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Michael Ehrke's FIDE rating?
Michael Ehrke is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Michael Ehrke played?
Our database contains 469 games by Michael Ehrke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 178 draws, 150 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Ehrke?
469 games by Michael Ehrke 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.