Prepare against Rolf Ernst
FM · CHE · World #57,452 classical · FIDE ID 4611101
Our database contains 248 games by Rolf Ernst, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Ernst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf 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 | 1,865 | 2,211 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 76 | 63 | 108 | 30.6% |
| As White | 128 | 41 | 33 | 54 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 120 | 35 | 30 | 54 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Ernst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Ernst's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 90.6% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Ne2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Ernst usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 59.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 23.8% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 77.4% | 43.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.2% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
Rolf Ernst's chess games
All 248 games by Rolf Ernst 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: 76 wins, 63 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 36 | 10/11/15 | 27.8% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1997 | Klaus Richert Goerttler | 2,465 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9798 | D02 |
| Jan 2013 | Mahmut Xheladini | 2,281 | 15th Basel Hilton Open | A40 |
| Jan 1993 | Gerhard Kiefer | 2,255 | chT-SUI | C10 |
| Jan 1987 | Werner Ploetz | 2,250 | BL2-Sued 8788 | C00 |
| Mar 1996 | Farid-Raoul Ullrich | 2,185 | Oberliga Baden 9596 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ost Westfalen Lippe | 1965 | 33 | 15 | – |
| chT-SUI | 1997 | 20 | 4 | 2,069 |
| Basel Open | 2015 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 10 | 6 | 2,492 |
| BL2-Sued 8788 | 1988 | 9 | 2 | 2,071 |
| Oberliga Baden 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,212 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,220 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9192 | 1992 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Ernst's chess games?
248 games by Rolf Ernst, 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 Rolf Ernst has played.
What does Rolf Ernst play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Rolf Ernst opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Ernst answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Rolf Ernst play as White?
As White, Rolf Ernst's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate); London System (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Ernst play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Ernst most often plays: English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Rolf Ernst's FIDE rating?
Rolf Ernst is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Rolf Ernst played?
Our database contains 248 games by Rolf Ernst, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 63 draws, 108 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Ernst?
248 games by Rolf 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.