Prepare against Gerald Almer
Austria · World #15,132 classical · FIDE ID 1609947
Our database contains 197 games by Gerald Almer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Almer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald Almer 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 | 2,104 | 2,173 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,119 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,092 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 79 | 48 | 70 | 40.1% |
| As White | 90 | 37 | 24 | 29 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 107 | 42 | 24 | 41 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Almer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Almer's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 88.9% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.6% | 90.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Almer usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Almer usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Almer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 90.0% score
- …c6 (60% of these games) — Almer usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Almer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Almer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 66.0% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.9% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 12.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 60.5% | 65.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 31.6% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
Gerald Almer's chess games
All 197 games by Gerald Almer 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: 79 wins, 48 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Reinhard Lendwai | 2,378 | Oberwart Open | A65 |
| Oct 2019 | Khaled Mahdy | 2,375 | Steyr Landesliga 1920 | B40 |
| Feb 2020 | Christopher Schwarhofer | 2,346 | Steyr Landesliga 1920 | B06 |
| Jan 2020 | Stefan Steiner | 2,303 | Steyr Landesliga 1920 | E12 |
| Jan 2014 | Anton Postl | 2,279 | Steyr Landesliga 1314 | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leitersdorf Region | 2017 | 25 | 18.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-AUT | 2015 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,235 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,176 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,177 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 9 | 2,316 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,135 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Almer's chess games?
197 games by Gerald Almer, 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 Gerald Almer has played.
What does Gerald Almer play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Gerald Almer opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Almer answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Gerald Almer play as White?
As White, Gerald Almer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Colle System (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Almer play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Almer most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Gerald Almer's FIDE rating?
Gerald Almer is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Gerald Almer played?
Our database contains 197 games by Gerald Almer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 48 draws, 70 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Almer?
197 games by Gerald Almer 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.