Prepare against Dominik Gheng
DEU · World #25,596 classical · FIDE ID 12906778
When preparing against Dominik Gheng, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%).
Our database contains 152 games by Dominik Gheng, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Gheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Gheng 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 | 2,014 | 2,154 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,041 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 52 | 39 | 61 | 34.2% |
| As White | 77 | 29 | 19 | 29 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 23 | 20 | 32 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Gheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Gheng's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 97.4% | 49.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Gheng usually continues c4 (28.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gheng usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Gheng usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Gheng usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 70.7% | 37.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 29.3% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 61.9% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Dominik Gheng's chess games
All 152 games by Dominik Gheng in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 52 wins, 39 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 11 | 0/2/9 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Andras Meszaros | 2,256 | 21st Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | B00 |
| Mar 2024 | Marina Gajcin | 2,241 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | A36 |
| Mar 2022 | Gerd Aring | 2,198 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2122 | A36 |
| Mar 2020 | Christoph Frick | 2,092 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1920 | D02 |
| Oct 2019 | Vadim Reimche | 2,080 | 14th Deizisau Autumn Open | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2015 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,417 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2014 | 20 | 9 | 1,626 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,378 |
| Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| 21st Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,705 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Gheng's chess games?
152 games by Dominik Gheng, from Mar 2012 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 Gheng has played.
What does Dominik Gheng play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Dominik Gheng opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Gheng answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Dominik Gheng play as White?
As White, Dominik Gheng's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Gheng play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Gheng most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Dominik Gheng's FIDE rating?
Dominik Gheng is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Dominik Gheng played?
Our database contains 152 games by Dominik Gheng, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 39 draws, 61 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Gheng?
152 games by Dominik Gheng 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.