Prepare against Michael Ernst
CM · Austria · World #19,543 classical · FIDE ID 1618393
When preparing against Michael Ernst, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 493 games by Michael Ernst, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Ernst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Ernst 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 | 2,061 | 2,233 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,111 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 493 | 152 | 191 | 150 | 30.8% |
| As White | 251 | 88 | 96 | 67 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 243 | 64 | 96 | 83 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Ernst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Ernst's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 246 | 98.0% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Ernst usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Bf4 (42.4% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Ernst usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Ernst usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 99 | 93.4% | 44.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.7% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 72.6% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 18 | 24.7% | 63.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
Michael Ernst's chess games
All 493 games by Michael Ernst in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 152 wins, 191 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 76 | 17/36/23 | 22.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 26 | 9/7/10 | 34.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 6/13/12 | 19.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 2/6/12 | 10.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 18 | 6/11/1 | 33.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,448 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E04 |
| Mar 2010 | Zlatko Martic | 2,404 | 11th ch-EU | E90 |
| Oct 2006 | Neklan Vyskocil | 2,374 | chT2O-AUT 0607 | E32 |
| Jul 2011 | Helmut Kummer | 2,362 | ch-AUT | A41 |
| Aug 2010 | Adolf Denk | 2,319 | ch-AUT | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 37 | 18 | 2,106 |
| ch-AUT | 2016 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-Vienna | 2005 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 14 | 10 | 2,191 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2014 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,265 |
| chT2O-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Ernst's chess games?
493 games by Michael Ernst, from Jan 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 Michael Ernst has played.
What does Michael Ernst play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Michael Ernst opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Ernst answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Ernst play as White?
As White, Michael Ernst's most-played openings in our database are: London System (76 games, 22.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Ernst play as Black?
As Black, Michael Ernst most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 19.4% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 10.0% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Michael Ernst's FIDE rating?
Michael Ernst is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (May 2012).
How many games has Michael Ernst played?
Our database contains 493 games by Michael Ernst, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 191 draws, 150 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Ernst?
493 games by Michael Ernst 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.