Prepare against Gerd Jahrsdoerfer
DEU · World #9,975 classical · FIDE ID 4633318
Our database contains 389 games by Gerd Jahrsdoerfer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Jahrsdoerfer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Jahrsdoerfer 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 | 2,170 | 2,191 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 118 | 158 | 113 | 30.3% |
| As White | 196 | 71 | 72 | 53 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 193 | 47 | 86 | 60 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Jahrsdoerfer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Jahrsdoerfer's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 99.5% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Jahrsdoerfer usually continues c3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Jahrsdoerfer usually continues d4 (54.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Jahrsdoerfer usually continues f4 (46.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Jahrsdoerfer usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 54 | 62.1% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 29 | 33.3% | 46.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 85.2% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.9% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Gerd Jahrsdoerfer's chess games
All 389 games by Gerd Jahrsdoerfer 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: 118 wins, 158 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 63 | 21/27/15 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 30 | 9/10/11 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 32 | 7/15/10 | 21.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 27 | 6/13/8 | 22.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| A90 | English Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Janis Klovans | 2,505 | 11th Wuerzburg Open | C12 |
| Jan 2007 | Marcel Becker | 2,381 | 78th ch-GER | D52 |
| Mar 2003 | Alexander Kulagin | 2,324 | 1st Bad Koenigshofen | B07 |
| Mar 2003 | Alexander Gasthofer | 2,308 | 1st Bad Koenigshofen | C18 |
| Jan 2002 | Uwe Kersten | 2,301 | 6th Bad Zwesten Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Bad Koenigshofen | 2003 | 10 | 4 | 2,204 |
| 6th Bad Zwesten Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| chT-Bayern A 65th | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,213 |
| Unterfranken-ch M1 52th | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,071 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 47th | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| ch-Bayern 71st | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| 70th ch-Bayern B | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,064 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 45th | 1994 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,235 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hans-Joachim Hofstetter (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Jahrsdoerfer's chess games?
389 games by Gerd Jahrsdoerfer, 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 Jahrsdoerfer has played.
What does Gerd Jahrsdoerfer play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Gerd Jahrsdoerfer opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Jahrsdoerfer answers 1...Nc6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Gerd Jahrsdoerfer play as White?
As White, Gerd Jahrsdoerfer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (63 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (30 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Jahrsdoerfer play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Jahrsdoerfer most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (32 games, 21.9% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (22 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Gerd Jahrsdoerfer's FIDE rating?
Gerd Jahrsdoerfer is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Gerd Jahrsdoerfer played?
Our database contains 389 games by Gerd Jahrsdoerfer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 158 draws, 113 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Jahrsdoerfer?
389 games by Gerd Jahrsdoerfer 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.