Prepare against Gerald Waldmann
Austria · World #16,639 classical · FIDE ID 1603655
Our database contains 260 games by Gerald Waldmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Waldmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald Waldmann 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 | 2,088 | 2,223 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,158 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,142 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 44 | 131 | 85 | 16.9% |
| As White | 135 | 23 | 83 | 29 | 17.0% |
| As Black | 125 | 21 | 48 | 56 | 16.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Waldmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Waldmann's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 95.6% | 47.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Waldmann usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Waldmann usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Waldmann usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Waldmann usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Waldmann usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 83.0% | 43.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 46.2% | 36.1% |
Gerald Waldmann's chess games
All 260 games by Gerald Waldmann 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: 44 wins, 131 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 3/10/1 | 21.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/10/3 | 7.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 1/8/11 | 5.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Andreas Diermair | 2,387 | 16th Lienz Open | C30 |
| Dec 1999 | Reinhard Ziebermayr | 2,280 | 8th Donau Open A | B14 |
| Nov 1998 | Norbert Gelbmann | 2,275 | chT2S-AUT 9899 | C18 |
| Aug 1998 | Michael Gerhold | 2,265 | ch-AUT | B22 |
| Feb 2010 | Marco Dietmayer-Kraeutler | 2,258 | chT2M-AUT 0910 | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2M-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 2,133 |
| chT2S-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| chT2S-AUT 9394 | 1994 | 10 | 6 | 2,137 |
| chT2M-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
| chT2M-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,142 |
| chT2S-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| chT2M-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,283 |
| 2nd Nova Gorica Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,361 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Waldmann's chess games?
260 games by Gerald Waldmann, 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 Waldmann has played.
What does Gerald Waldmann play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Gerald Waldmann opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Waldmann answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Gerald Waldmann play as White?
As White, Gerald Waldmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 21.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 7.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Waldmann play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Waldmann most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 5.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Gerald Waldmann's FIDE rating?
Gerald Waldmann is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Gerald Waldmann played?
Our database contains 260 games by Gerald Waldmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 131 draws, 85 losses (16.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Waldmann?
260 games by Gerald Waldmann 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.