Prepare against Alexander Gaul
DEU · World #29,990 classical · FIDE ID 24651940
When preparing against Alexander Gaul, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%).
Our database contains 69 games by Alexander Gaul, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Gaul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Gaul 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 | 1,986 | 1,986 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 24 | 13 | 32 | 34.8% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Gaul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Gaul's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 59.0% | 30.4% |
| d4 | 16 | 41.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 30.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gaul usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gaul usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gaul usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gaul usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gaul usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Gaul usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Alexander Gaul's chess games
All 69 games by Alexander Gaul in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Claudia Borriss | 2,003 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | E06 |
| Jul 2009 | Fabian Pilat | 1,973 | Dortmund Open | B01 |
| Jan 2016 | Gerd Schniggenberg | 1,931 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | C01 |
| Jul 2010 | Markus Henkemeier | 1,822 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E17 |
| Mar 2019 | Matthias Weigert | 1,796 | 10th Pfalz Open B | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,777 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,044 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,851 |
| 18th Goch Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,719 |
| 10th Pfalz Open B | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 2,030 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,651 |
| 17th Goch Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,505 |
| 8th Duesseldorf Nord Cup GrG | 2008 | 5 | 4 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Gaul's chess games?
69 games by Alexander Gaul, from Jul 2009 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 Alexander Gaul has played.
What does Alexander Gaul play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Alexander Gaul opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Gaul answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Alexander Gaul play as White?
As White, Alexander Gaul's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Gaul play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Gaul most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Alexander Gaul's FIDE rating?
Alexander Gaul is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alexander Gaul played?
Our database contains 69 games by Alexander Gaul, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Gaul?
69 games by Alexander Gaul 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.