Prepare against Felix Gieseler
DEU · World #30,935 classical · FIDE ID 34614087
When preparing against Felix Gieseler, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Felix Gieseler, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Felix Gieseler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Gieseler 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 | 1,981 | 1,981 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,941 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 21.6% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Gieseler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Gieseler's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Gieseler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gieseler usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (5% of these games) — Gieseler usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Felix Gieseler's chess games
All 37 games by Felix Gieseler in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - Sep 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: 8 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Fabian Mader | 2,019 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | C24 |
| Dec 2021 | Gerald Jung | 1,941 | Bremen Silvester Open | B31 |
| Aug 2026 | Joachim Metzing | 1,928 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | B03 |
| Aug 2026 | Nauras Ismail | 1,918 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | B45 |
| Aug 2026 | Florian Salim | 1,866 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,933 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,819 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,919 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Gieseler's chess games?
37 games by Felix Gieseler, from Feb 2022 to Sep 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 Gieseler has played.
What does Felix Gieseler play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Felix Gieseler opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Gieseler answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Felix Gieseler play as White?
As White, Felix Gieseler's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Gieseler play as Black?
As Black, Felix Gieseler most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Felix Gieseler's FIDE rating?
Felix Gieseler is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Felix Gieseler played?
Our database contains 37 games by Felix Gieseler, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Gieseler?
37 games by Felix Gieseler 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.