Prepare against Olaf Sperlich
FM · DEU · World #7,084 classical · FIDE ID 4603583
Our database contains 99 games by Olaf Sperlich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Sperlich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Sperlich 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 | 2,223 | 2,272 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,245 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,249 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 39 | 27 | 33 | 39.4% |
| As White | 46 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 53 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Sperlich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Sperlich's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 23.9% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 6 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Sperlich usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Sperlich usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Sperlich usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Sperlich usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Sperlich usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sperlich usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 44.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 29.6% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 25.9% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Olaf Sperlich's chess games
All 99 games by Olaf Sperlich 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: 39 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Lars Thiede | 2,350 | BL2-Nord 9495 | A07 |
| Jan 1991 | Herbert Bastian | 2,335 | Bundesliga 1990-91 | B25 |
| Jan 1992 | Wolfgang Homuth | 2,315 | GER CupT | B32 |
| Jan 1993 | Ulrich Schwekendiek | 2,310 | BL2-Nord 9394 | A80 |
| Jan 1995 | Andreas Penzold | 2,310 | BL2-Nord 9495 | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 15 | 4 | 2,189 |
| Regionalliga NordN | 1989 | 14 | 7 | 2,265 |
| BL2-Nord 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,236 |
| BL2-Nord 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 6 | 2,400 |
| BL2-Nord 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,344 |
| BL2-Nord 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,315 |
| BL2-Nord 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,270 |
| BL2-Nord 8990 | 1990 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,506 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Sperlich's chess games?
99 games by Olaf Sperlich, 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 Olaf Sperlich has played.
What does Olaf Sperlich play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Olaf Sperlich opens with 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Sperlich answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Olaf Sperlich play as White?
As White, Olaf Sperlich's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Sperlich play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Sperlich most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Olaf Sperlich's FIDE rating?
Olaf Sperlich is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Olaf Sperlich played?
Our database contains 99 games by Olaf Sperlich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Sperlich?
99 games by Olaf Sperlich 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.