Prepare against Gennadi Ginsburg
GM · DEU · World #1,537 classical · FIDE ID 4630629
When preparing against Gennadi Ginsburg, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 743 games by Gennadi Ginsburg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gennadi Ginsburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gennadi Ginsburg 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 | 2,408 | 2,537 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,477 | 2,513 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,380 | 2,454 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 743 | 324 | 232 | 187 | 43.6% |
| As White | 365 | 192 | 105 | 68 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 378 | 132 | 127 | 119 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gennadi Ginsburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gennadi Ginsburg's side.
First moves as White (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 310 | 84.9% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 40 | 11.0% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.7% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.4% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ginsburg usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ginsburg usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ginsburg usually continues d4 (66.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ginsburg usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ginsburg usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ginsburg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 70.6% | 55.7% |
| e5 | 42 | 25.8% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.7% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 82 | 58.2% | 48.8% |
| Nf6 | 57 | 40.4% | 51.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Gennadi Ginsburg's chess games
All 743 games by Gennadi Ginsburg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 324 wins, 232 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 60 | 31/16/13 | 51.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 45 | 20/17/8 | 44.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 51 | 22/15/14 | 43.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 49 | 17/16/16 | 34.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 18/8/17 | 41.9% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,648 | Bundesliga 2018-19 | E14 |
| Jan 2004 | Tomasz Markowski | 2,610 | 8th Bad Zwesten Open | B42 |
| Jan 2004 | Christian Bauer | 2,602 | 8th Bad Zwesten Open | C01 |
| Mar 1999 | Igor Khenkin | 2,600 | BL2-Ost 9899 | B19 |
| Aug 2006 | Rafael Leitao | 2,598 | 13th Mainz Ordix Open | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kherson | 1990 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,466 |
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 15 | 7 | 2,513 |
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 14 | 6 | 2,497 |
| Bundesliga 2018-19 | 2019 | 14 | 5 | 2,442 |
| Giessen Open | 1997 | 14 | 11 | 2,503 |
| ch-UKR | 1992 | 14 | 7 | 2,415 |
| Bundesliga 2003-04 | 2004 | 14 | 6 | 2,474 |
| Lausanne Open | 2005 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gennadi Ginsburg's chess games?
743 games by Gennadi Ginsburg, from Apr 2003 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 Gennadi Ginsburg has played.
What does Gennadi Ginsburg play on the first move as White?
Across 365 games with White in our database, Gennadi Ginsburg opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gennadi Ginsburg answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Gennadi Ginsburg play as White?
As White, Gennadi Ginsburg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 51.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 365 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gennadi Ginsburg play as Black?
As Black, Gennadi Ginsburg most often plays: Sicilian (51 games, 43.1% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 41.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 378 games.
What is Gennadi Ginsburg's FIDE rating?
Gennadi Ginsburg is currently rated 2,408 in classical chess, 2,477 in rapid and 2,380 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,537 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Gennadi Ginsburg played?
Our database contains 743 games by Gennadi Ginsburg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 324 wins, 232 draws, 187 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gennadi Ginsburg?
743 games by Gennadi Ginsburg 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.