Prepare against Elian von Gehlen
DEU · World #75,666 classical · FIDE ID 34651560
When preparing against Elian von Gehlen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Elian von Gehlen, covering Mar 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Elian von Gehlen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elian von Gehlen 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 | 1,804 | 1,849 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,768 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,694 | 1,734 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 48.4% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elian von Gehlen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elian von Gehlen's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Gehlen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Gehlen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Gehlen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Elian von Gehlen's chess games
All 31 games by Elian von Gehlen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Rashid Abed | 1,895 | Kreuzberger Schachsommer - 4. U25-Elo-Youngsters 2026 | B01 |
| May 2026 | Alexander Subenko | 1,815 | DEM U10 | B30 |
| Oct 2026 | Mariia Averkova | 1,800 | Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | B01 |
| May 2026 | Lukas Gottschling | 1,764 | DEM U10 | C01 |
| May 2026 | Jan Mudrievski | 1,738 | DEM U10 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEM U10 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,959 |
| ch-GER U08 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,599 |
| Kreuzberger Schachsommer - 4. U25-Elo-Youngsters 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,841 |
| Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,273 |
| German Amateur Championship 25/26 | Travemünde | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,714 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O10 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elian von Gehlen's chess games?
31 games by Elian von Gehlen, from Mar 2024 to Oct 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 Elian von Gehlen has played.
What does Elian von Gehlen play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Elian von Gehlen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elian von Gehlen answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Elian von Gehlen play as White?
As White, Elian von Gehlen's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elian von Gehlen play as Black?
As Black, Elian von Gehlen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Elian von Gehlen's FIDE rating?
Elian von Gehlen is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,694 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Elian von Gehlen played?
Our database contains 31 games by Elian von Gehlen, covering Mar 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elian von Gehlen?
31 games by Elian von Gehlen 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.