Prepare against Gerhard Bosbach
DEU · World #18,875 classical · FIDE ID 4605063
When preparing against Gerhard Bosbach, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 200 games by Gerhard Bosbach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Bosbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Bosbach 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 | 2,067 | 2,217 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 43 | 86 | 71 | 21.5% |
| As White | 96 | 24 | 38 | 34 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 104 | 19 | 48 | 37 | 18.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Bosbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Bosbach's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 84.4% | 45.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 14.6% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues c4 (43.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 97.7% | 38.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 66.7% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 33.3% | 54.5% |
Gerhard Bosbach's chess games
All 200 games by Gerhard Bosbach 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: 43 wins, 86 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 30 | 6/10/14 | 20.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Christoph Renner | 2,445 | BL2-Sued 9495 | B20 |
| Jan 1998 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,420 | BL2-Sued 9798 | D29 |
| Jan 1990 | Enno Heyken | 2,415 | BL2-Sued-West 8990 | E38 |
| Mar 1989 | Norbert Sehner | 2,415 | Lugano Open | D48 |
| Jan 1995 | Rolf Schlindwein | 2,385 | BL2-Sued 9495 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bern Open | 1994 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,296 |
| Lugano Open | 1989 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,326 |
| BL2-Sued-West 8889 | 1989 | 9 | 4 | 2,278 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,062 |
| BL2-Sued-West 9091 | 1991 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,175 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| Hessenliga 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| BL2-Sued-West 8990 | 1990 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Bosbach's chess games?
200 games by Gerhard Bosbach, 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 Gerhard Bosbach has played.
What does Gerhard Bosbach play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Gerhard Bosbach opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Bosbach answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Bosbach play as White?
As White, Gerhard Bosbach's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Bosbach play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Bosbach most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Gerhard Bosbach's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Bosbach is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Gerhard Bosbach played?
Our database contains 200 games by Gerhard Bosbach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 86 draws, 71 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Bosbach?
200 games by Gerhard Bosbach 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.