Prepare against Dominik Gerhard
DEU · World #79,322 classical · FIDE ID 16250109
When preparing against Dominik Gerhard, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 95 games by Dominik Gerhard, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Gerhard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Gerhard 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 | 1,792 | 1,795 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,777 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 41 | 18 | 36 | 43.2% |
| As White | 51 | 27 | 4 | 20 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Gerhard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Gerhard's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 82.4% | 63.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 17.6% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Gerhard usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gerhard usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gerhard usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 27.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gerhard usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gerhard usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Gerhard usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 92.6% | 54.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
Dominik Gerhard's chess games
All 95 games by Dominik Gerhard in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 41 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Andreas Volkmer | 2,066 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | B06 |
| May 2018 | Arno Feicht | 1,929 | 21st Rhein Main Open B | B30 |
| Apr 2018 | Guenter Weber | 1,795 | 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | B01 |
| Oct 2023 | Karim Rabiya | 1,765 | Marburg Open A | B01 |
| May 2020 | Linus Rohm | 1,741 | GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,711 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,699 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,637 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,755 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,667 |
| 24th Rhein Main Open B | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,502 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open B | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,486 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Gerhard's chess games?
95 games by Dominik Gerhard, from May 2018 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 Dominik Gerhard has played.
What does Dominik Gerhard play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Dominik Gerhard opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Gerhard answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Dominik Gerhard play as White?
As White, Dominik Gerhard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Gerhard play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Gerhard most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Dominik Gerhard's FIDE rating?
Dominik Gerhard is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Dominik Gerhard played?
Our database contains 95 games by Dominik Gerhard, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Gerhard?
95 games by Dominik Gerhard 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.