Prepare against Gerald Jenny
CHE · World #61,621 classical · FIDE ID 1306936
When preparing against Gerald Jenny, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Gerald Jenny, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Jenny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald Jenny 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 | 1,850 | 1,959 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,826 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 29.0% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Jenny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Jenny's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Jenny usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Jenny usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Jenny usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Jenny usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Gerald Jenny's chess games
All 31 games by Gerald Jenny in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Stanley Yin | 1,972 | 21st Dresden ZMD Open B | B12 |
| Jul 2021 | Philippe Corbat | 1,934 | 54th Biel ATO Open | E97 |
| Dec 2018 | Alfonso Cemborain Oricain | 1,921 | 5th Sitges Sunway Open B | D10 |
| Aug 2012 | Alfred Bodner | 1,797 | 21st Dresden ZMD Open B | D00 |
| May 2015 | Thomas Verschraegen | 1,752 | 6th Lille Luce Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open B | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,820 |
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,822 |
| 54th Biel ATO Open | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,795 |
| 5th Sitges Sunway Open B | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,643 |
| 15th Calvia Amateur Open | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,612 |
| 1st Bern Hotel Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,089 |
| 26th Geneve Open | 2009 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,982 |
| 5th Zuerich Open B | 1981 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Jenny's chess games?
31 games by Gerald Jenny, from Apr 2008 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 Jenny has played.
What does Gerald Jenny play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Gerald Jenny opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Jenny answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerald Jenny play as White?
As White, Gerald Jenny's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Jenny play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Jenny most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Gerald Jenny's FIDE rating?
Gerald Jenny is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Gerald Jenny played?
Our database contains 31 games by Gerald Jenny, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Jenny?
31 games by Gerald Jenny 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.