Prepare against Gerd Fischer
DEU · World #29,098 classical · FIDE ID 4652665
When preparing against Gerd Fischer, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (32%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 357 games by Gerd Fischer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Fischer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Fischer 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 | 1,991 | 2,191 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,086 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 122 | 133 | 102 | 34.2% |
| As White | 181 | 64 | 71 | 46 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 176 | 58 | 62 | 56 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Fischer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Fischer's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 71.8% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 24 | 13.3% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 8.8% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| b4 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Fischer usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Fischer usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Fischer usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Fischer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Fischer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Fischer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 63.1% | 41.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 13.8% | 61.1% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 13.8% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 31.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 15 | 21.7% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 15.9% | 31.8% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
Gerd Fischer's chess games
All 357 games by Gerd Fischer 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: 122 wins, 133 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Aleksandar Kaminik | 2,276 | 5th ch-EU Seniors | D46 |
| Jul 2006 | Hans-Joachim Neese | 2,262 | ch-GER Seniors 18th | A54 |
| Oct 2011 | Robert Wiesinger | 2,252 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1112 | B00 |
| Sep 2008 | Gerhard Lueders | 2,237 | 17th chT-GER Seniors | D45 |
| Jun 2010 | Gottfried Schumacher | 2,231 | 22nd ch-Bayern Seniors | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Seniors 18th | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,326 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 55th | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,014 |
| 5th ch-EU Seniors | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,412 |
| 22nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,113 |
| 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,066 |
| chTB1-Mittelfranken 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,263 |
| 26th ch-Bayern Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,995 |
| 18th ch-Bayern Seniors | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Fischer's chess games?
357 games by Gerd Fischer, 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 Fischer has played.
What does Gerd Fischer play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Gerd Fischer opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Fischer answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games).
What openings does Gerd Fischer play as White?
As White, Gerd Fischer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Fischer play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Fischer most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Gerd Fischer's FIDE rating?
Gerd Fischer is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Gerd Fischer played?
Our database contains 357 games by Gerd Fischer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 133 draws, 102 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Fischer?
357 games by Gerd Fischer 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.