Prepare against Derek Gaede
FM · DEU · World #4,110 classical · FIDE ID 4667506
Our database contains 309 games by Derek Gaede, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Derek Gaede's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Derek Gaede 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 | 2,300 | 2,340 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 123 | 78 | 108 | 39.8% |
| As White | 151 | 63 | 43 | 45 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 158 | 60 | 35 | 63 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Derek Gaede's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Derek Gaede's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 145 | 96.0% | 55.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gaede usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gaede usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gaede usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gaede usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gaede usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Gaede usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 69 | 94.5% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
Derek Gaede's chess games
All 309 games by Derek Gaede 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: 123 wins, 78 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Frank Sawatzki | 2,392 | Oberliga Nord N 1718 | C14 |
| Feb 2023 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,390 | Oberliga Nord N 2223 | A09 |
| Oct 2021 | Markus Hochgraefe | 2,384 | Oberliga Nord N 2122 | A09 |
| Dec 2018 | Carsten Hoi | 2,380 | Oberliga Nord N 1819 | E48 |
| Oct 2007 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,365 | Oberliga Nord N 0708 | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U15 | 1997 | 14 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 13 | 5 | 2,219 |
| Hamburg NSJ DLM-Triumph | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,253 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,289 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,239 |
| ch-GER 89th | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,287 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Derek Gaede's chess games?
309 games by Derek Gaede, 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 Derek Gaede has played.
What does Derek Gaede play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Derek Gaede opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Derek Gaede answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Derek Gaede play as White?
As White, Derek Gaede's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Derek Gaede play as Black?
As Black, Derek Gaede most often plays: French Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Derek Gaede's FIDE rating?
Derek Gaede is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Derek Gaede played?
Our database contains 309 games by Derek Gaede, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 78 draws, 108 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Derek Gaede?
309 games by Derek Gaede 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.