Prepare against Gerd Held
DEU · World #318,900 classical · FIDE ID 12973840
When preparing against Gerd Held, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 66 games by Gerd Held, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Held's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Held 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 | 1,632 | 1,674 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 16 | 10 | 40 | 24.2% |
| As White | 33 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Held's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Held's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 33 | 100.0% | 25.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 25.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Held usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Held usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Held usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 68.8% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 72.7% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Gerd Held's chess games
All 66 games by Gerd Held in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Kian Masoudi | 1,594 | 28th Wiesbaden Open | A21 |
| Jun 2014 | Rudolf Zannoni | 1,564 | 17th Rhein Main Open B | B26 |
| Dec 2014 | Franz Keller | 1,530 | Erfurt AT Open 24th | A36 |
| Aug 2015 | Yannik Porstendoerfer | 1,200 | 27th Wiesbaden Open | E91 |
| Nov 2016 | Eduard Pessotschinski | 1,139 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,357 |
| 17th Rhein Main Open B | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,490 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,291 |
| 1st Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,534 |
| 10th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,404 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,210 |
| 26th Wiesbaden Open | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,335 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,485 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Held's chess games?
66 games by Gerd Held, from Sep 2014 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 Held has played.
What does Gerd Held play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Gerd Held opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Held answers 1...g6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games).
What openings does Gerd Held play as White?
As White, Gerd Held's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Held play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Held most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Gerd Held's FIDE rating?
Gerd Held is currently rated 1,632 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,674 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Gerd Held played?
Our database contains 66 games by Gerd Held, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 40 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Held?
66 games by Gerd Held 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.