Prepare against Wolfgang Ebert
DEU · World #14,762 classical · FIDE ID 4624025
Our database contains 170 games by Wolfgang Ebert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Ebert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Ebert 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 | 2,108 | 2,198 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,091 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,073 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 60 | 74 | 36 | 35.3% |
| As White | 93 | 31 | 41 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 29 | 33 | 15 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Ebert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Ebert's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 98.9% | 55.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ebert usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ebert usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ebert usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Ebert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 100.0% | 55.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Wolfgang Ebert's chess games
All 170 games by Wolfgang Ebert 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: 60 wins, 74 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,522 | Budapest FS11 GM | C01 |
| Jan 1995 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,505 | 13th Berliner Sommer | B44 |
| Nov 2004 | William Paschall | 2,394 | Budapest FS11 GM | D90 |
| Jan 1994 | Bogdan Grabarczyk | 2,355 | Plock Open Rapid | B80 |
| Nov 2004 | Sergei Reutsky | 2,318 | Budapest FS11 GM | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darmstadt Heinerfestpokal Open | 1995 | 29 | 16 | 2,431 |
| Darmstadt Weber Memorial Open | 1997 | 22 | 13 | 2,352 |
| Budapest FS11 GM | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,447 |
| Mainz Open | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,448 |
| Plock Open Rapid | 1994 | 8 | 6 | 2,477 |
| 31st August Kuemmel Memorial | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 1,817 |
| 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 2,189 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Ebert's chess games?
170 games by Wolfgang Ebert, 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 Wolfgang Ebert has played.
What does Wolfgang Ebert play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Ebert opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Ebert answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Ebert play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Ebert's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Ebert play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Ebert most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Wolfgang Ebert's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Ebert is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Wolfgang Ebert played?
Our database contains 170 games by Wolfgang Ebert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 74 draws, 36 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Ebert?
170 games by Wolfgang Ebert 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.