Prepare against Olaf Erlach
DEU · World #19,376 classical · FIDE ID 4692241
When preparing against Olaf Erlach, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 102 games by Olaf Erlach, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Erlach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Erlach 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 | 2,063 | 2,233 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,108 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,174 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 30 | 39 | 33 | 29.4% |
| As White | 54 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 10 | 23 | 15 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Erlach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Erlach's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 98.1% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Erlach usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Erlach usually continues d4 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Erlach usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Erlach usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Olaf Erlach's chess games
All 102 games by Olaf Erlach in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 39 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Siegbert Vieten | 2,265 | Oberliga NRW 9091 I | B52 |
| Jan 1991 | Helmut Quelle | 2,230 | Oberliga NRW 9091 I | C08 |
| Jun 2015 | Karsten Keller | 2,216 | GER Cup | D30 |
| Jan 2003 | Hardy Sydow | 2,145 | Guben Open | C56 |
| Jan 2003 | Sorin-Mihai Samu | 2,129 | Guben Open | C32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 1988 | 17 | 9 | 2,331 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 II | 1992 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| GER Cup | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 II | 1990 | 9 | 4 | 1,971 |
| Oberliga NRW 8889 I | 1989 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,958 |
| Oberliga NRW 9091 I | 1991 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,420 |
| 17th GER Seniors Derby | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,087 |
| Guben Open | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Erlach's chess games?
102 games by Olaf Erlach, from Apr 2003 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 Olaf Erlach has played.
What does Olaf Erlach play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Olaf Erlach opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Erlach answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Olaf Erlach play as White?
As White, Olaf Erlach's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Erlach play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Erlach most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Olaf Erlach's FIDE rating?
Olaf Erlach is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Olaf Erlach played?
Our database contains 102 games by Olaf Erlach, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 39 draws, 33 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Erlach?
102 games by Olaf Erlach 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.