Prepare against Gerald Hertneck
GM · DEU · World #1,630 classical · FIDE ID 4600088
When preparing against Gerald Hertneck, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as Black, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,520 games by Gerald Hertneck, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Hertneck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald Hertneck 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 | 2,404 | 2,557 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,470 | 2,478 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,461 | 2,482 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,520 | 633 | 590 | 297 | 41.6% |
| As White | 761 | 356 | 287 | 118 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 759 | 277 | 303 | 179 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Hertneck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Hertneck's side.
First moves as White (761 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 572 | 75.2% | 66.4% |
| c4 | 96 | 12.6% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 6.3% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 28 | 3.7% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 14 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Hertneck usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Hertneck usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Hertneck usually continues e4 (63.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Hertneck usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hertneck usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hertneck usually continues g3 (42.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 243 | 78.1% | 58.8% |
| g6 | 40 | 12.9% | 66.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 3.5% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 3.2% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 207 | 77.8% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 53 | 19.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Gerald Hertneck's chess games
All 1,520 games by Gerald Hertneck in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 633 wins, 590 draws, 297 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 79 | 29/36/14 | 36.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 75 | 31/33/11 | 41.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 26/17/9 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 51 | 20/21/10 | 39.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 50 | 29/17/4 | 58.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 45 | 18/23/4 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 30 | 13/9/8 | 43.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 24 | 13/8/3 | 54.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 16/6/1 | 69.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 81 | 26/38/17 | 32.1% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 77 | 31/29/17 | 40.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 67 | 19/29/19 | 28.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 65 | 21/32/12 | 32.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 64 | 31/18/15 | 48.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 49 | 25/17/7 | 51.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 45 | 14/16/15 | 31.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 29 | 13/12/4 | 44.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 24 | 7/12/5 | 29.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 22 | 2/13/7 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1998 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,740 | Frankfurt Ordix Open | E15 |
| Oct 2008 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,678 | Bundesliga 2008-09 | A61 |
| Jan 1993 | Alexei Shirov | 2,670 | Munich SKA | D10 |
| May 1994 | Artur Jussupow | 2,655 | Munich SKA | D94 |
| Jul 2000 | Alexei Fedorov | 2,646 | 1st ch-EU | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich SKA | 1994 | 46 | 23.5 | 2,625 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 29 | 20 | 2,512 |
| Vienna Open | 2019 | 23 | 14 | 2,469 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2002 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,463 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,258 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 15 | 10 | 2,467 |
| Bundesliga 1999-00 | 2000 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,495 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,529 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stefan Kindermann (13 games) · Matthias Wahls (11 games) · Christopher Lutz (10 games) · Philipp Schlosser (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Hertneck's chess games?
1,520 games by Gerald Hertneck, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Hertneck has played.
What does Gerald Hertneck play on the first move as White?
Across 761 games with White in our database, Gerald Hertneck opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Hertneck answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Gerald Hertneck play as White?
As White, Gerald Hertneck's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (79 games, 36.7% win rate); Slav Defense (75 games, 41.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (52 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 761 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Hertneck play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Hertneck most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (81 games, 32.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (77 games, 40.3% win rate); Slav Defense (67 games, 28.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 759 games.
What is Gerald Hertneck's FIDE rating?
Gerald Hertneck is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,470 in rapid and 2,461 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,557 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Gerald Hertneck played?
Our database contains 1,520 games by Gerald Hertneck, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 633 wins, 590 draws, 297 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Hertneck?
1,520 games by Gerald Hertneck 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.