Prepare against Gerhard Herrmann
DEU · World #134,079 classical · FIDE ID 16245679
When preparing against Gerhard Herrmann, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 109 games by Gerhard Herrmann, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Herrmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Herrmann 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 | 1,636 | 1,713 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 23 | 30 | 56 | 21.1% |
| As White | 52 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 11 | 13 | 33 | 19.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Herrmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Herrmann's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 39.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 55.0% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Gerhard Herrmann's chess games
All 109 games by Gerhard Herrmann in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 30 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 25 | 5/5/15 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Sindy Kail | 1,831 | Eschborn Open | B01 |
| Oct 2021 | Mario Mueller | 1,826 | 15th Main Vogelsberg Open | A25 |
| Aug 2023 | Marcus Balmert | 1,733 | 32nd Wiesbaden Open | C01 |
| Oct 2017 | Pascal Kaulbars | 1,712 | Eschborn Open | B50 |
| Aug 2017 | Fabio Michels | 1,695 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,597 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,572 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,566 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,454 |
| 14th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,514 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,532 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,565 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Herrmann's chess games?
109 games by Gerhard Herrmann, from Sep 2017 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 Herrmann has played.
What does Gerhard Herrmann play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Gerhard Herrmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Herrmann answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Herrmann play as White?
As White, Gerhard Herrmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Herrmann play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Herrmann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Gerhard Herrmann's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Herrmann is currently rated 1,636 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,713 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Gerhard Herrmann played?
Our database contains 109 games by Gerhard Herrmann, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 30 draws, 56 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Herrmann?
109 games by Gerhard Herrmann 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.