Prepare against Felix Gesing
DEU · World #21,479 classical · FIDE ID 4696743
Our database contains 189 games by Felix Gesing, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Felix Gesing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Gesing 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 | 2,045 | 2,082 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,060 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,206 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 64 | 76 | 49 | 33.9% |
| As White | 93 | 28 | 41 | 24 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 96 | 36 | 35 | 25 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Gesing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Gesing's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 76.3% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 15 | 16.1% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gesing usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Gesing usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gesing usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Gesing usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gesing usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Gesing usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 47.9% | 52.2% |
| d6 | 19 | 39.6% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.5% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 80.0% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Felix Gesing's chess games
All 189 games by Felix Gesing in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 64 wins, 76 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Hans Remmeke | 2,152 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | A32 |
| Sep 2017 | Dirk Hachmeister | 2,143 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | B07 |
| Oct 2016 | Sven Henneberger | 2,092 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1617 | A48 |
| Nov 2014 | Josef Beutelhoff | 2,085 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | A70 |
| Jan 2019 | Ton Ellenbroek | 2,042 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,968 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,949 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,892 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,767 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 1,594 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Gesing's chess games?
189 games by Felix Gesing, from Jul 2008 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 Felix Gesing has played.
What does Felix Gesing play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Felix Gesing opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Gesing answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Felix Gesing play as White?
As White, Felix Gesing's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Gesing play as Black?
As Black, Felix Gesing most often plays: Pirc Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Felix Gesing's FIDE rating?
Felix Gesing is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Felix Gesing played?
Our database contains 189 games by Felix Gesing, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 76 draws, 49 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Gesing?
189 games by Felix Gesing 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.