Prepare against Erasmus Gerigk
FM · DEU · World #4,465 classical · FIDE ID 4614119
When preparing against Erasmus Gerigk, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Erasmus Gerigk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erasmus Gerigk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erasmus Gerigk 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 | 2,289 | 2,398 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 93 | 85 | 85 | 35.4% |
| As White | 140 | 52 | 50 | 38 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 123 | 41 | 35 | 47 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erasmus Gerigk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erasmus Gerigk's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 97.9% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Gerigk usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gerigk usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gerigk usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gerigk usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Gerigk usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 48.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 69.2% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 25.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
Erasmus Gerigk's chess games
All 263 games by Erasmus Gerigk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 93 wins, 85 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Uwe Boensch | 2,553 | Bundesliga 2018-19 | D27 |
| Jan 1995 | Rolf Schlindwein | 2,440 | BL2-Sued 9596 | D36 |
| Jan 2015 | Gunter Spiess | 2,437 | BL2-Ost 1415 | C07 |
| Jan 2011 | Bernd Schneider | 2,410 | BL2-Sued 1011 | B06 |
| Dec 2013 | Maximilian Berchtenbreiter | 2,405 | BL2-Ost 1314 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,351 |
| Bundesliga 2016-17 | 2017 | 12 | 2 | 2,220 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1989 | 11 | 4 | 2,205 |
| Bundesliga 2018-19 | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,299 |
| Bundesliga 2017-18 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,404 |
| BL2-Sued 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 2 | 2,094 |
| BL2-Sued 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,273 |
| BL2-Ost 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erasmus Gerigk's chess games?
263 games by Erasmus Gerigk, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Erasmus Gerigk has played.
What does Erasmus Gerigk play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Erasmus Gerigk opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erasmus Gerigk answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Erasmus Gerigk play as White?
As White, Erasmus Gerigk's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erasmus Gerigk play as Black?
As Black, Erasmus Gerigk most often plays: Modern Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Erasmus Gerigk's FIDE rating?
Erasmus Gerigk is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Erasmus Gerigk played?
Our database contains 263 games by Erasmus Gerigk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 85 draws, 85 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erasmus Gerigk?
263 games by Erasmus Gerigk 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.