Prepare against Gerald Herndl
Austria · World #26,117 classical · FIDE ID 1605267
Our database contains 38 games by Gerald Herndl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Herndl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald Herndl 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 | 2,010 | 2,189 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,171 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,124 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 26.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Herndl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Herndl's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 72.2% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 27.8% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 38.5% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Herndl usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Herndl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Herndl usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Herndl usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Herndl usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Gerald Herndl's chess games
All 38 games by Gerald Herndl 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: 10 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Franz Riemelmoser | 2,291 | chT2W-AUT 0910 | C00 |
| Mar 2006 | Karl-Heinz Schein | 2,251 | chT2M-AUT 0506 | D40 |
| Oct 2003 | Dimitrios Alexakis | 2,233 | 19th EU-Cup | B29 |
| Oct 2003 | Arthur Hinteregger | 2,232 | chT2W-AUT 0304 | C00 |
| Jan 1999 | Clemens Fellhauer | 2,185 | Schwarzach Open A | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th EU-Cup | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,242 |
| 15th Jacques Lemans Open | 1995 | 6 | 3 | – |
| chT2M-AUT 0102 | 2001 | 5 | 2 | 2,105 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 1999 | 4 | 2 | 2,313 |
| chT2M-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 3 | 2 | 2,336 |
| chT2W-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,753 |
| chT2W-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,159 |
| chT2M-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Herndl's chess games?
38 games by Gerald Herndl, 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 Herndl has played.
What does Gerald Herndl play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Gerald Herndl opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Herndl answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerald Herndl play as White?
As White, Gerald Herndl's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Herndl play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Herndl most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Gerald Herndl's FIDE rating?
Gerald Herndl is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Gerald Herndl played?
Our database contains 38 games by Gerald Herndl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Herndl?
38 games by Gerald Herndl 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.