Prepare against Gerhard Junesch
FM · DEU · World #6,238 classical · FIDE ID 4674944
Our database contains 70 games by Gerhard Junesch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Junesch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Junesch 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 | 2,241 | 2,356 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,303 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,335 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 34 | 15 | 21 | 48.6% |
| As White | 40 | 21 | 8 | 11 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Junesch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Junesch's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 30.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Junesch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Junesch usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Junesch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Junesch usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Junesch usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Junesch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Gerhard Junesch's chess games
All 70 games by Gerhard Junesch 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: 34 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Matthias Ruefenacht | 2,287 | Oberliga Baden 2122 | B18 |
| Oct 2015 | Georg Braun | 2,275 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1516 | A30 |
| Feb 2016 | Thilo Kabisch | 2,236 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1516 | E92 |
| Apr 2024 | Steffen Eisele | 2,230 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | D46 |
| Aug 2013 | Bernhard Nagel | 2,227 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | A32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,063 |
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 9 | 2,425 |
| Oberliga Baden 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,039 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,405 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,404 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,342 |
| Oberliga Baden 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,392 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Junesch's chess games?
70 games by Gerhard Junesch, 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 Junesch has played.
What does Gerhard Junesch play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Gerhard Junesch opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Junesch answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Junesch play as White?
As White, Gerhard Junesch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Junesch play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Junesch most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Gerhard Junesch's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Junesch is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Gerhard Junesch played?
Our database contains 70 games by Gerhard Junesch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Junesch?
70 games by Gerhard Junesch 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.