Prepare against Felix Gerlach
CM · DEU · World #7,488 classical · FIDE ID 12957690
Our database contains 138 games by Felix Gerlach, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Felix Gerlach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Gerlach 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 | 2,215 | 2,215 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,178 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,090 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 41 | 50 | 47 | 29.7% |
| As White | 69 | 21 | 28 | 20 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 69 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Gerlach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Gerlach's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 30 | 43.5% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 23 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Gerlach usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gerlach usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Gerlach usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Gerlach usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gerlach usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gerlach usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 65.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 34.3% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 47.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Felix Gerlach's chess games
All 138 games by Felix Gerlach in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 41 wins, 50 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Nico Stelmaszyk | 2,355 | 1. Münster Oster - A | A07 |
| Mar 2026 | Cedric Chassard | 2,285 | 1. Münster Oster - A | B31 |
| Oct 2018 | Nikolay E Sazanov | 2,269 | 36th Muenster Open | A45 |
| Dec 2018 | Alistair Hill | 2,219 | 10th London Classic Open | A72 |
| Aug 2025 | Pandey Srishti | 2,202 | 4th Bella Italia Master | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,100 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,207 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,026 |
| ch-GER 95th | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,958 |
| 4th Bella Italia Master | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,139 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,084 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,925 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Gerlach's chess games?
138 games by Felix Gerlach, from Jul 2013 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 Felix Gerlach has played.
What does Felix Gerlach play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Felix Gerlach opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Gerlach answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Felix Gerlach play as White?
As White, Felix Gerlach's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Gerlach play as Black?
As Black, Felix Gerlach most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Felix Gerlach's FIDE rating?
Felix Gerlach is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Felix Gerlach played?
Our database contains 138 games by Felix Gerlach, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 50 draws, 47 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Gerlach?
138 games by Felix Gerlach 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.