Prepare against Gerd Densing
DEU · World #79,360 classical · FIDE ID 24621013
When preparing against Gerd Densing, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 6.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Gerd Densing, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Densing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Densing 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 | 1,792 | 2,022 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,879 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 45 | 37 | 87 | 26.6% |
| As White | 84 | 21 | 24 | 39 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 85 | 24 | 13 | 48 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Densing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Densing's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 86.9% | 39.7% |
| e4 | 11 | 13.1% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 39.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Densing usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Densing usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Densing usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Densing usually continues b3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Densing usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Densing usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 66.7% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.9% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 32.0% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Gerd Densing's chess games
All 169 games by Gerd Densing in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 45 wins, 37 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 32 | 2/8/22 | 6.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Eugen Heinert | 2,208 | 22nd Goch Open | D11 |
| Jul 2016 | Alexander Jessen | 2,014 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B00 |
| Jul 2005 | Wolfgang Deinert | 1,955 | Dortmund Open A | B17 |
| Apr 2014 | Haka Halit | 1,933 | chT-Luxembourg 1314 | D04 |
| Sep 2013 | Lothar Stergar | 1,880 | 24th Goch Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 27 | 10.5 | 1,852 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 19 | 10 | 1,754 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,855 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,551 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,787 |
| 17th Goch Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,689 |
| 22nd Goch Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Densing's chess games?
169 games by Gerd Densing, from Jul 2005 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 Gerd Densing has played.
What does Gerd Densing play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Gerd Densing opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Densing answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Gerd Densing play as White?
As White, Gerd Densing's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 6.3% win rate); Colle System (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Densing play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Densing most often plays: French Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Gerd Densing's FIDE rating?
Gerd Densing is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Gerd Densing played?
Our database contains 169 games by Gerd Densing, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 37 draws, 87 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Densing?
169 games by Gerd Densing 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.