Prepare against Gerd Appelt
DEU · World #40,446 classical · FIDE ID 4691342
Our database contains 194 games by Gerd Appelt, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Appelt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Appelt 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 | 1,933 | 2,086 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 49 | 100 | 45 | 25.3% |
| As White | 95 | 24 | 55 | 16 | 25.3% |
| As Black | 99 | 25 | 45 | 29 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Appelt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Appelt's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 70.5% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 17 | 17.9% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 10 | 10.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Appelt usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Appelt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Appelt usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Appelt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (24% of these games) — Appelt usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Appelt usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 72.5% | 45.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 91.2% | 54.8% |
| f5 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
Gerd Appelt's chess games
All 194 games by Gerd Appelt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Aug 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: 49 wins, 100 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B38 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Robert Huebner | 2,599 | Gemuend Simul | C80 |
| Feb 2005 | Ragnar Harald Hoen | 2,271 | 07th chT-EU Seniors | D51 |
| Oct 2002 | Siegfried Limberg | 2,128 | 12th Wch Seniors | C00 |
| Jan 2001 | Lieselotte Janssen | 2,125 | 13th ch-GER Seniors | B24 |
| Nov 2002 | Hans Werchan | 2,121 | 12th Wch Seniors | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Wch Seniors | 2002 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,302 |
| 13th ch-GER Seniors | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,080 |
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 10th chT-EU Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,971 |
| 07th chT-EU Seniors | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,058 |
| 9th chT-EU Seniors | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Appelt's chess games?
194 games by Gerd Appelt, from Apr 2005 to Aug 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 Gerd Appelt has played.
What does Gerd Appelt play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Gerd Appelt opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Appelt answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Gerd Appelt play as White?
As White, Gerd Appelt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Ponziani Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Appelt play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Appelt most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Gerd Appelt's FIDE rating?
Gerd Appelt is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Gerd Appelt played?
Our database contains 194 games by Gerd Appelt, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 100 draws, 45 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Appelt?
194 games by Gerd Appelt 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.