Prepare against Gerhard Grosselohmann
DEU · World #47,820 classical · FIDE ID 4645219
When preparing against Gerhard Grosselohmann, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 80 games by Gerhard Grosselohmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Grosselohmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Grosselohmann 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 | 1,902 | 2,163 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,980 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 28 | 18 | 34 | 35.0% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Grosselohmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Grosselohmann's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Grosselohmann usually continues c4 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Grosselohmann usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Grosselohmann usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
Gerhard Grosselohmann's chess games
All 80 games by Gerhard Grosselohmann 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: 28 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Ernst Heinemann | 2,215 | 6th Werther Schloss Open A | B30 |
| Apr 2006 | Boris Brosig | 2,203 | 12th Werther Schloss Open A | B39 |
| Jun 2016 | Gerd Dettmann | 2,187 | WchT Seniors 50 | B75 |
| Apr 2006 | Hans von Fabeck | 2,161 | 12th Werther Schloss Open A | B50 |
| Apr 2001 | Reinhard Deschner | 2,158 | 7th Werther Schloss Open A | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 15 | 6 | 1,972 |
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 1,678 |
| Schoeningen Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,712 |
| 12th Werther Schloss Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,177 |
| 7th Werther Schloss Open A | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,109 |
| 6th Werther Schloss Open A | 2000 | 5 | 3 | 2,338 |
| 10th Werther Schloss Open A | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| 4th Werther Schloss Open | 1998 | 5 | 3 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Grosselohmann's chess games?
80 games by Gerhard Grosselohmann, 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 Grosselohmann has played.
What does Gerhard Grosselohmann play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Gerhard Grosselohmann opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Grosselohmann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Grosselohmann play as White?
As White, Gerhard Grosselohmann's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Grosselohmann play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Grosselohmann most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Gerhard Grosselohmann's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Grosselohmann is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Gerhard Grosselohmann played?
Our database contains 80 games by Gerhard Grosselohmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Grosselohmann?
80 games by Gerhard Grosselohmann 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.