Prepare against Christoph Gerhold
Austria · World #69,723 classical · FIDE ID 1614606
When preparing against Christoph Gerhold, expect 1.c4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 81 games by Christoph Gerhold, covering Apr 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Gerhold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Gerhold 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 | 1,822 | 1,825 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,774 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,942 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 27 | 17 | 37 | 33.3% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Gerhold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Gerhold's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 19.0% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Gerhold usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gerhold usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Gerhold usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Gerhold usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gerhold usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 88.9% | 39.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Christoph Gerhold's chess games
All 81 games by Christoph Gerhold in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2026 - 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: 27 wins, 17 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| D31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Max Anfang | 1,922 | ch-Tirol | B73 |
| Jan 2006 | Daniel Hartl | 1,865 | ch-AUT U14 | B31 |
| Jun 2007 | Gerhard Feiersinger | 1,826 | ch-Tirol | A54 |
| Jan 2007 | Stefan Riemelmoser | 1,717 | ch-AUT U14 | D35 |
| Jan 2007 | Mario Mrakotsky | 1,648 | ch-AUT U14 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2005 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,574 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2007 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,636 |
| 13th Styrian Open U14/16 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 14th Styrian Open U14/16 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,791 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,706 |
| ch-Tirol | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| ch-AUT U10 | 2001 | 7 | 2 | – |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Gerhold's chess games?
81 games by Christoph Gerhold, from Apr 2026 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 Christoph Gerhold has played.
What does Christoph Gerhold play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Christoph Gerhold opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Gerhold answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Christoph Gerhold play as White?
As White, Christoph Gerhold's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Gerhold play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Gerhold most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Christoph Gerhold's FIDE rating?
Christoph Gerhold is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Christoph Gerhold played?
Our database contains 81 games by Christoph Gerhold, covering Apr 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 17 draws, 37 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Gerhold?
81 games by Christoph Gerhold 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.