Prepare against Olaf Epding
DEU · World #15,802 classical · FIDE ID 4643305
Our database contains 297 games by Olaf Epding, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Epding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Epding 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 | 2,097 | 2,299 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 106 | 93 | 98 | 35.7% |
| As White | 152 | 59 | 50 | 43 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 145 | 47 | 43 | 55 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Epding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Epding's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 82.9% | 54.0% |
| b3 | 19 | 12.5% | 68.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Epding usually continues Nf3 (43.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Epding usually continues d4 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Epding usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 13% of White games, 68.4% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Epding usually continues Bb2 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Epding usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Epding usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 61.0% | 56.9% |
| e6 | 23 | 39.0% | 30.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 75.0% | 51.4% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 25.0% | 45.8% |
Olaf Epding's chess games
All 297 games by Olaf Epding in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 106 wins, 93 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Thomas Rodewis | 2,368 | Oberliga Bayern 1415 | D02 |
| Dec 2013 | Cliff Wichmann | 2,348 | BL2-Ost 1314 | A01 |
| Dec 2008 | Klaus Klundt | 2,311 | Oberliga Bayern 0809 | B89 |
| Jan 2015 | Thorsten Schmitz | 2,309 | Oberliga Bayern 1415 | C11 |
| Apr 2017 | Christoph Singer | 2,308 | Oberliga Bayern 1617 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2006 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,273 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,421 |
| BL2-Ost 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,068 |
| Landesliga Sued 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,115 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| Landesliga Sued 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| Landesliga Sued 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,250 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Epding's chess games?
297 games by Olaf Epding, from Oct 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 Olaf Epding has played.
What does Olaf Epding play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Olaf Epding opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.b3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Epding answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Olaf Epding play as White?
As White, Olaf Epding's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Epding play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Epding most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Olaf Epding's FIDE rating?
Olaf Epding is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Olaf Epding played?
Our database contains 297 games by Olaf Epding, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 93 draws, 98 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Epding?
297 games by Olaf Epding 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.