Prepare against Silvia Elpelt
DEU · World #129,563 classical · FIDE ID 12991554
When preparing against Silvia Elpelt, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Silvia Elpelt, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Silvia Elpelt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Silvia Elpelt 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 | 1,648 | 1,698 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,701 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,687 | 1,689 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 36.4% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Silvia Elpelt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Silvia Elpelt's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …e5 (52% of these games) — Elpelt usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Elpelt usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …b6 (9% of these games) — Elpelt usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Silvia Elpelt's chess games
All 44 games by Silvia Elpelt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 16 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Luisa Holschuh | 1,407 | Regionalliga SW 1718 w | B00 |
| Jan 2004 | Cornelia Brebeck | 1,376 | Regionalliga West 0304 w | D02 |
| Oct 2023 | Tatevik Mia Stepanjan | 1,351 | Marburg Open B | C62 |
| Mar 2017 | Vanessa Nguyen | 1,079 | Regionalliga SW 1617 w | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marburg Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,511 |
| chC-Hessen | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,737 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,674 |
| Regionalliga West 0304 w | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,561 |
| Regionalliga SW 1718 w | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,491 |
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,315 |
| Regionalliga SW 1617 w | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,309 |
| chT3-GER West w 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 1 | 1,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Silvia Elpelt's chess games?
44 games by Silvia Elpelt, from Jul 2018 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 Silvia Elpelt has played.
What does Silvia Elpelt play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Silvia Elpelt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Silvia Elpelt answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Silvia Elpelt play as White?
As White, Silvia Elpelt's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Silvia Elpelt play as Black?
As Black, Silvia Elpelt most often plays: Ruy Lopez (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Silvia Elpelt's FIDE rating?
Silvia Elpelt is currently rated 1,648 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid and 1,687 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,698 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Silvia Elpelt played?
Our database contains 44 games by Silvia Elpelt, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Silvia Elpelt?
44 games by Silvia Elpelt 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.