Prepare against Gennadij Fish
GM · DEU · World #1,106 classical · FIDE ID 14102803
Our database contains 509 games by Gennadij Fish, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gennadij Fish's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gennadij Fish 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 | 2,443 | 2,550 | Oct 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,400 | 2,455 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 509 | 201 | 234 | 74 | 39.5% |
| As White | 253 | 124 | 103 | 26 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 256 | 77 | 131 | 48 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gennadij Fish's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gennadij Fish's side.
First moves as White (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 220 | 87.0% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 17 | 6.7% | 73.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 5.9% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Fish usually continues c4 (66.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Fish usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Fish usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 73.5% score
- …c5 (82% of these games) — Fish usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Fish usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (6% of these games) — Fish usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 78.9% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 19 | 15.4% | 60.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.7% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 87.0% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 13.0% | 37.5% |
Gennadij Fish's chess games
All 509 games by Gennadij Fish 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: 201 wins, 234 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 19/13/2 | 55.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 29 | 12/13/4 | 41.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 24 | 10/10/4 | 41.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 21 | 10/10/1 | 47.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 45 | 14/24/7 | 31.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 27 | 7/12/8 | 25.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 4/12/2 | 22.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 17 | 5/11/1 | 29.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Alexander Graf | 2,646 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | B37 |
| Dec 2004 | Michael Bezold | 2,532 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | A41 |
| Oct 2007 | Uwe Boensch | 2,530 | Bundesliga 2007-08 | E15 |
| Jan 1996 | Vidmantas Malisauskas | 2,525 | Pardubice KB Open | A16 |
| Nov 2004 | Jens-Uwe Maiwald | 2,514 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alushta 3 | 1994 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,391 |
| chT-UKR | 1994 | 16 | 10 | 2,468 |
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 14 | 11 | 2,668 |
| Bundesliga 2007-08 | 2008 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,440 |
| Wch U20 | 1992 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,437 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 13 | 7 | 2,482 |
| Bundesliga 2006-07 | 2007 | 13 | 9 | 2,637 |
| Moscow GM1 | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gennadij Fish's chess games?
509 games by Gennadij Fish, 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 Gennadij Fish has played.
What does Gennadij Fish play on the first move as White?
Across 253 games with White in our database, Gennadij Fish opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gennadij Fish answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Gennadij Fish play as White?
As White, Gennadij Fish's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (34 games, 55.9% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 253 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gennadij Fish play as Black?
As Black, Gennadij Fish most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Gennadij Fish's FIDE rating?
Gennadij Fish is currently rated 2,443 in classical chess and 2,400 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,550 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Gennadij Fish played?
Our database contains 509 games by Gennadij Fish, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 201 wins, 234 draws, 74 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gennadij Fish?
509 games by Gennadij Fish 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.