Prepare against Robert Ernst
FM · Austria · World #1,346 classical · FIDE ID 1662643
When preparing against Robert Ernst, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 21.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 634 games by Robert Ernst, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Ernst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert 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 | 2,421 | 2,421 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,345 | 2,345 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,366 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 634 | 245 | 166 | 223 | 38.6% |
| As White | 315 | 133 | 78 | 104 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 319 | 112 | 88 | 119 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Ernst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Ernst's side.
First moves as White (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 45.4% | 56.6% |
| e4 | 118 | 37.5% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 14.6% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Ernst usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ernst usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Ernst usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ernst usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 59.7% | 45.4% |
| e5 | 63 | 34.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 65.7% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 18.6% | 34.6% |
| f5 | 10 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Robert Ernst's chess games
All 634 games by Robert Ernst in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Aug 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: 245 wins, 166 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 36 | 13/12/11 | 36.1% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 22 | 10/2/10 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 16/8/14 | 42.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 33 | 7/14/12 | 21.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | V Onischuk | 2,602 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Nov 2024 | Denis Lazavik | 2,578 | Titled Tue Early | B49 |
| Feb 2025 | Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko | 2,569 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| Oct 2024 | Pa Iniyan | 2,513 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Yevgeniy Roshka | 2,497 | Ceske Budejovice GM 2026 | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 196 | 89 | 2,255 |
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 24 | 11 | 2,084 |
| ch-AUT U10 | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 1,255 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2023 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,945 |
| Ceske Budejovice GMB | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,570 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,287 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Ernst's chess games?
634 games by Robert Ernst, from Aug 2017 to Aug 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 Robert Ernst has played.
What does Robert Ernst play on the first move as White?
Across 315 games with White in our database, Robert Ernst opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Ernst answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Robert Ernst play as White?
As White, Robert Ernst's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 315 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Ernst play as Black?
As Black, Robert Ernst most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 319 games.
What is Robert Ernst's FIDE rating?
Robert Ernst is currently rated 2,421 in classical chess, 2,345 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Robert Ernst played?
Our database contains 634 games by Robert Ernst, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 245 wins, 166 draws, 223 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Ernst?
634 games by Robert 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.