Prepare against Gerd Kathstede
DEU · World #45,303 classical · FIDE ID 4662199
Our database contains 101 games by Gerd Kathstede, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Kathstede's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Kathstede 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 | 1,912 | 2,157 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 2,008 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,914 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 27 | 41 | 33 | 26.7% |
| As White | 50 | 13 | 21 | 16 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Kathstede's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Kathstede's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 74.0% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Kathstede usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Kathstede usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kathstede usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kathstede usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kathstede usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kathstede usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
Gerd Kathstede's chess games
All 101 games by Gerd Kathstede in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 27 wins, 41 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Lothar Tochtrop | 2,060 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0708 | B89 |
| Nov 1999 | Gerd Grosse-Frintrop | 2,051 | ch-Emscher Lippe | B01 |
| Nov 2011 | Bjoern Strocka | 2,020 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | E11 |
| Aug 2009 | Heiko Wolke | 2,012 | Rostock Open | B13 |
| May 2014 | Francis Cottegnie | 1,889 | 5th Lille Luce Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2014 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-Emscher Lippe | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,171 |
| 9th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,883 |
| 8th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,997 |
| Rostock Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| 11th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Kathstede's chess games?
101 games by Gerd Kathstede, from Jan 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 Gerd Kathstede has played.
What does Gerd Kathstede play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Gerd Kathstede opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Kathstede answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Gerd Kathstede play as White?
As White, Gerd Kathstede's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Kathstede play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Kathstede most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Gerd Kathstede's FIDE rating?
Gerd Kathstede is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Gerd Kathstede played?
Our database contains 101 games by Gerd Kathstede, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 41 draws, 33 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Kathstede?
101 games by Gerd Kathstede 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.