Prepare against Dirk Gerhardt
DEU · World #71,648 classical · FIDE ID 4665139
When preparing against Dirk Gerhardt, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 190 games by Dirk Gerhardt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Gerhardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Gerhardt 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 | 1,816 | 2,065 | Oct 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,889 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 58 | 56 | 76 | 30.5% |
| As White | 93 | 34 | 26 | 33 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 97 | 24 | 30 | 43 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Gerhardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Gerhardt's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 79.6% | 50.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 12.9% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gerhardt usually continues Nf3 (47.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gerhardt usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Gerhardt usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Gerhardt usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Gerhardt usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gerhardt usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 25 | 47.2% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 20.8% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 88.5% | 26.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Dirk Gerhardt's chess games
All 190 games by Dirk Gerhardt 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: 58 wins, 56 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 7/11/11 | 24.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Guenter Heinsohn | 2,182 | 15th Leipzig VfB Open | C90 |
| Nov 2000 | Helmut Hauschild | 2,179 | 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A46 |
| Jan 2000 | Manfred Schober | 2,150 | 7th Leipzig VfB Open | D02 |
| Mar 2004 | Johannes Dorst | 2,147 | 11th Leipzig VfB Open | B12 |
| Apr 2008 | Alfred Pfeiffer | 2,124 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,826 |
| Chemnitz Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,247 |
| 04th Leipzig VfB Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,155 |
| 3rd Leipzig VfB Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,232 |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,148 |
| 5th Leipzig VfB Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| 9th Leipzig VfB Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,687 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Gerhardt's chess games?
190 games by Dirk Gerhardt, 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 Dirk Gerhardt has played.
What does Dirk Gerhardt play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Dirk Gerhardt opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Gerhardt answers 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Dirk Gerhardt play as White?
As White, Dirk Gerhardt's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Gerhardt play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Gerhardt most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Dirk Gerhardt's FIDE rating?
Dirk Gerhardt is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Dirk Gerhardt played?
Our database contains 190 games by Dirk Gerhardt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 56 draws, 76 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Gerhardt?
190 games by Dirk Gerhardt 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.