Prepare against David Gaertner
DEU · World #50,140 classical · FIDE ID 34611630
Our database contains 41 games by David Gaertner, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Gaertner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Gaertner 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 | 1,893 | 1,893 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,706 | 1,730 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 29.3% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Gaertner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Gaertner's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 71.4% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 43.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
David Gaertner's chess games
All 41 games by David Gaertner in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 12 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Jens Bahlo | 1,924 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | D07 |
| Nov 2025 | Julian Gundel | 1,894 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A05 |
| Nov 2023 | Andreas Brunner | 1,414 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | D06 |
| Nov 2023 | Stefan Stojanoski | 1,354 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B76 |
| Jun 2023 | Alondra Bahlo | 1,281 | 25th Rhein Main Open B | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,250 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,902 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,007 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,479 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Gaertner's chess games?
41 games by David Gaertner, from Dec 2021 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 David Gaertner has played.
What does David Gaertner play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, David Gaertner opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Gaertner answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Gaertner play as White?
As White, David Gaertner's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Gaertner play as Black?
As Black, David Gaertner most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is David Gaertner's FIDE rating?
David Gaertner is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess and 1,706 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Gaertner played?
Our database contains 41 games by David Gaertner, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Gaertner?
41 games by David Gaertner 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.