Prepare against Gerhard Orwatsch
DEU · World #74,285 classical · FIDE ID 4638204
When preparing against Gerhard Orwatsch, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 32.6% over 89 games.
Our database contains 305 games by Gerhard Orwatsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Orwatsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Orwatsch 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 | 1,976 | 2,144 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 2,000 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 2,111 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 115 | 98 | 92 | 37.7% |
| As White | 163 | 66 | 47 | 50 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 142 | 49 | 51 | 42 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Orwatsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Orwatsch's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 98.8% | 54.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Orwatsch usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Orwatsch usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Orwatsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Orwatsch usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 40 | 63.5% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 19 | 30.2% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 37 | 72.5% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Gerhard Orwatsch's chess games
All 305 games by Gerhard Orwatsch 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: 115 wins, 98 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 65 | 22/19/24 | 33.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 35 | 18/9/8 | 51.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | English Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 89 | 29/29/31 | 32.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Wolfgang Marzoll | 2,365 | Hessenliga 9596 | A41 |
| Feb 2003 | Stephan Rausch | 2,318 | BL2-Ost 0203 | A40 |
| Jan 1995 | Joachim Duncker | 2,260 | Giessen Open | A41 |
| Jan 1996 | Christophe Keller | 2,250 | Hessenliga 9697 | B10 |
| Jan 1991 | Helmut Leckel | 2,210 | Oberliga Hessen | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2009 | 45 | 26 | 2,032 |
| Giessen Open | 1997 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,409 |
| ch-Hessen qual | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,113 |
| Hessenliga 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,145 |
| Hessenliga 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 4 | 2,215 |
| Oberliga Hessen | 1991 | 9 | 3 | 2,139 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| Hessenliga 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Orwatsch's chess games?
305 games by Gerhard Orwatsch, 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 Orwatsch has played.
What does Gerhard Orwatsch play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Gerhard Orwatsch opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Orwatsch answers 1...g6 (63% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Orwatsch play as White?
As White, Gerhard Orwatsch's most-played openings in our database are: London System (65 games, 33.8% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Orwatsch play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Orwatsch most often plays: Modern Defense (89 games, 32.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Gerhard Orwatsch's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Orwatsch is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Gerhard Orwatsch played?
Our database contains 305 games by Gerhard Orwatsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 98 draws, 92 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Orwatsch?
305 games by Gerhard Orwatsch 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.