Prepare against Gerda Strate
DEU · World #83,040 classical · FIDE ID 1270843
When preparing against Gerda Strate, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 99 games by Gerda Strate, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerda Strate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerda Strate 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 | 1,779 | 2,011 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,930 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 41 | 24 | 34 | 41.4% |
| As White | 46 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerda Strate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerda Strate's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 97.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Strate usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Strate usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Strate usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Strate usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 85.7% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Gerda Strate's chess games
All 99 games by Gerda Strate in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Aug 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: 41 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Sylvia Wolf | 2,066 | BL2 Ost 0910 w | C22 |
| Nov 1999 | Werner Zachau | 2,034 | 1st Bad Harzburg Open | C62 |
| Oct 2016 | Katrin Daemering | 2,028 | BL2 Ost 1617 w | C90 |
| Mar 2009 | Lysan Stemmler | 1,863 | BL2 Ost 0809 w | B08 |
| Jan 2013 | Andreas Weber | 1,862 | 16th Bad Zwesten Open | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,656 |
| Moehnesee Cup-B | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,740 |
| 1st Bad Harzburg Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 1,805 |
| Blankenburg Open B 13th | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,529 |
| BL2 Ost 1617 w | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,800 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,780 |
| 16th Bad Zwesten Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,971 |
| chT-GER Betriebe | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerda Strate's chess games?
99 games by Gerda Strate, from Nov 2010 to Aug 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 Gerda Strate has played.
What does Gerda Strate play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Gerda Strate opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerda Strate answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerda Strate play as White?
As White, Gerda Strate's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerda Strate play as Black?
As Black, Gerda Strate most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Gerda Strate's FIDE rating?
Gerda Strate is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Gerda Strate played?
Our database contains 99 games by Gerda Strate, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerda Strate?
99 games by Gerda Strate 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.