Prepare against Gabriel Petesch
FM · United States · World #6,625 classical · FIDE ID 2032465
Our database contains 556 games by Gabriel Petesch, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Petesch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Petesch 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 | 2,232 | 2,354 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,292 | 2,302 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,374 | 2,374 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 556 | 268 | 47 | 241 | 48.2% |
| As White | 278 | 148 | 23 | 107 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 278 | 120 | 24 | 134 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Petesch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Petesch's side.
First moves as White (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 151 | 54.3% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 56 | 20.1% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 21 | 7.6% | 69.0% |
| e3 | 13 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 12 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 7 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Petesch usually continues b3 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Petesch usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Petesch usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Petesch usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Petesch usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Petesch usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 26.3% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 22 | 16.1% | 34.1% |
| d5 | 21 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 10.9% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 14 | 10.2% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 14 | 10.2% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 50.6% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 19 | 24.1% | 42.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 11.4% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Gabriel Petesch's chess games
All 556 games by Gabriel Petesch in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 268 wins, 47 draws, 241 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 83 | 44/5/34 | 53.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A13 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 7/0/12 | 36.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Baadur Jobava | 2,588 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Oct 2021 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,580 | Titled Tue | D23 |
| Jul 2023 | Leon Livaic | 2,565 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Jan 2017 | Patrick G Wolff | 2,564 | PRO League Pacific | B01 |
| Aug 2021 | Daniil Lintchevski | 2,561 | Titled Tue | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 479 | 253 | 2,285 |
| PRO League Pacific | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,324 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,349 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,389 |
| Charlotte Open | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2,339 |
| US Masters Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,251 |
| 35th North American Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Petesch's chess games?
556 games by Gabriel Petesch, from May 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 Gabriel Petesch has played.
What does Gabriel Petesch play on the first move as White?
Across 278 games with White in our database, Gabriel Petesch opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Petesch answers 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Petesch play as White?
As White, Gabriel Petesch's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (83 games, 53.0% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Petesch play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Petesch most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 278 games.
What is Gabriel Petesch's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Petesch is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,292 in rapid and 2,374 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Gabriel Petesch played?
Our database contains 556 games by Gabriel Petesch, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 268 wins, 47 draws, 241 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Petesch?
556 games by Gabriel Petesch 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.