Prepare against Gabriel Gaehwiler
IM · CHE · World #2,007 classical · FIDE ID 1314530
When preparing against Gabriel Gaehwiler, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 18.0% over 50 games.
Our database contains 1,340 games by Gabriel Gaehwiler, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Gaehwiler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Gaehwiler 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 | 2,383 | 2,439 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,362 | 2,402 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,489 | 2,492 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,340 | 533 | 384 | 423 | 39.8% |
| As White | 672 | 287 | 202 | 183 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 668 | 246 | 182 | 240 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Gaehwiler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Gaehwiler's side.
First moves as White (672 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 395 | 58.8% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 165 | 24.6% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 103 | 15.3% | 71.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gaehwiler usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gaehwiler usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gaehwiler usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Gaehwiler usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gaehwiler usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gaehwiler usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 199 | 71.1% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 76 | 27.1% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 224 | 87.8% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 21 | 8.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Gabriel Gaehwiler's chess games
All 1,340 games by Gabriel Gaehwiler in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 533 wins, 384 draws, 423 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 108 | 34/41/33 | 31.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 71 | 33/20/18 | 46.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 35 | 16/11/8 | 45.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 28 | 17/2/9 | 60.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 10/10/8 | 35.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 27 | 21/3/3 | 77.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 14/5/3 | 63.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 75 | 29/14/32 | 38.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 62 | 31/15/16 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 60 | 16/12/32 | 26.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 50 | 9/22/19 | 18.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 46 | 21/9/16 | 45.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 44 | 23/7/14 | 52.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 38 | 14/14/10 | 36.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 27 | 8/7/12 | 29.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,726 | Titled Tue Early | E60 |
| May 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,723 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| Dec 2023 | David Navara | 2,679 | ch-EU Blitz | E20 |
| Mar 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,679 | Titled Tue Early | E69 |
| Dec 2023 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,667 | Wch Rapid | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 383 | 236.5 | 2,443 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 87 | 59.5 | 2,459 |
| Bad Ragaz Accentus YM | 2020 | 37 | 13 | 2,388 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 33 | 21 | 2,499 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 10 | 2,566 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,436 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,355 |
| ch-SUI Blitz | 2023 | 13 | 11 | 2,506 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Fabian Baenziger (14 games) · Oliver Kurmann (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Gaehwiler's chess games?
1,340 games by Gabriel Gaehwiler, from Oct 2006 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 Gabriel Gaehwiler has played.
What does Gabriel Gaehwiler play on the first move as White?
Across 672 games with White in our database, Gabriel Gaehwiler opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Gaehwiler answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Gaehwiler play as White?
As White, Gabriel Gaehwiler's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (108 games, 31.5% win rate); Indian Defense (71 games, 46.5% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 45.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 672 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Gaehwiler play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Gaehwiler most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (75 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian (62 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (60 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 668 games.
What is Gabriel Gaehwiler's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Gaehwiler is currently rated 2,383 in classical chess, 2,362 in rapid and 2,489 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Gabriel Gaehwiler played?
Our database contains 1,340 games by Gabriel Gaehwiler, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 533 wins, 384 draws, 423 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Gaehwiler?
1,340 games by Gabriel Gaehwiler 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.