Prepare against Warrick Erlank
ZAF · World #40,316 classical · FIDE ID 14300990
Our database contains 52 games by Warrick Erlank, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Warrick Erlank's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Warrick Erlank 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 | 1,934 | 1,974 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,035 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,966 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 25 | 10 | 17 | 48.1% |
| As White | 24 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Warrick Erlank's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Warrick Erlank's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Erlank usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Erlank usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Erlank usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Erlank usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Erlank usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Warrick Erlank's chess games
All 52 games by Warrick Erlank in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Ntando Zwakala | 2,088 | Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | D44 |
| May 2019 | Johannes Albertus Jan Hanekom | 2,010 | Sandton SWVG Blitz Open | D02 |
| Apr 2018 | Kuda Bayani | 1,979 | Pretoria Capablanca A | B22 |
| Apr 2018 | Keith Khumalo | 1,951 | Pretoria Capablanca A | C06 |
| Apr 2018 | Richard Mbedza | 1,942 | Pretoria Capablanca A | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,033 |
| Sandton SWVG Blitz Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,918 |
| Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,114 |
| Pretoria Capablanca A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| Commonwealth & RSA Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-RSA Inter Regional | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Warrick Erlank's chess games?
52 games by Warrick Erlank, from Aug 2013 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 Warrick Erlank has played.
What does Warrick Erlank play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Warrick Erlank opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Warrick Erlank answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Warrick Erlank play as White?
As White, Warrick Erlank's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Warrick Erlank play as Black?
As Black, Warrick Erlank most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Warrick Erlank's FIDE rating?
Warrick Erlank is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Warrick Erlank played?
Our database contains 52 games by Warrick Erlank, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Warrick Erlank?
52 games by Warrick Erlank 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.