Prepare against Gerhard Spaeth
DEU · World #103,609 classical · FIDE ID 4649524
When preparing against Gerhard Spaeth, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Gerhard Spaeth, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Spaeth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Spaeth 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 | 1,719 | 1,774 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,780 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,745 | 1,774 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 43.3% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Spaeth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Spaeth's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Spaeth usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Spaeth usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Spaeth usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Gerhard Spaeth's chess games
All 30 games by Gerhard Spaeth in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Rainer Wolf | 2,042 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | E14 |
| Oct 2008 | Alexander Hoffart | 1,900 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | C21 |
| Nov 2017 | Martin Jaskula | 1,872 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | B84 |
| Jan 2005 | Manfred Lachmayer | 1,837 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | C06 |
| Dec 2017 | Fritz Gatzke | 1,660 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | 2017 | 28 | 15 | 1,731 |
| Regionalliga SW 0102 | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,660 |
| ch-GER Rapid Amateurs | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Spaeth's chess games?
30 games by Gerhard Spaeth, from Jul 2014 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 Spaeth has played.
What does Gerhard Spaeth play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Gerhard Spaeth opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Spaeth answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Spaeth play as White?
As White, Gerhard Spaeth's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Spaeth play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Spaeth most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Gerhard Spaeth's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Spaeth is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,745 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Gerhard Spaeth played?
Our database contains 30 games by Gerhard Spaeth, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Spaeth?
30 games by Gerhard Spaeth 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.