Prepare against Gerd Dettmann
DEU · World #12,100 classical · FIDE ID 4630815
Our database contains 585 games by Gerd Dettmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Dettmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Dettmann 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 | 2,140 | 2,200 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,206 | 2,206 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 585 | 240 | 201 | 144 | 41.0% |
| As White | 302 | 135 | 97 | 70 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 283 | 105 | 104 | 74 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Dettmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Dettmann's side.
First moves as White (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 66.2% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 88 | 29.1% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Dettmann usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Dettmann usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Dettmann usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Dettmann usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Dettmann usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Dettmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 60.0% | 55.1% |
| c6 | 15 | 11.5% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 9.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.2% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.6% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 89 | 90.8% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.1% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Gerd Dettmann's chess games
All 585 games by Gerd Dettmann 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: 240 wins, 201 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 34 | 21/7/6 | 61.8% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Matthias Bach | 2,310 | Oberliga Nord N 9192 | D15 |
| Jan 1994 | Juergen Federau | 2,305 | Oberliga Nord O 9495 | E39 |
| Apr 2007 | Hannes Knuth | 2,284 | ch-Mecklenburg VP Meister | B30 |
| Jan 1992 | Martin Voigt | 2,280 | Oberliga Nord N 9192 | B01 |
| Jan 1994 | Ulf Von Herman | 2,280 | Oberliga Nord O 9394 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2016 | 77 | 46.5 | 2,150 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP | 2011 | 42 | 23.5 | 2,093 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,048 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9192 | 1992 | 10 | 5 | 2,277 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP A | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,321 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9394 | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,448 |
| Mecklenburg VP-chM | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,394 |
| ch-Berlin MV MT | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,940 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hans-Juergen Kliewe (10 games) · Wolfgang Westphal (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Dettmann's chess games?
585 games by Gerd Dettmann, 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 Gerd Dettmann has played.
What does Gerd Dettmann play on the first move as White?
Across 302 games with White in our database, Gerd Dettmann opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Dettmann answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Gerd Dettmann play as White?
As White, Gerd Dettmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 61.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 302 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Dettmann play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Dettmann most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 283 games.
What is Gerd Dettmann's FIDE rating?
Gerd Dettmann is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess and 2,206 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Gerd Dettmann played?
Our database contains 585 games by Gerd Dettmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 201 draws, 144 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Dettmann?
585 games by Gerd Dettmann 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.