Prepare against Gerhard Staub
DEU · World #17,212 classical · FIDE ID 4699068
Our database contains 167 games by Gerhard Staub, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Staub's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Staub 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 | 2,083 | 2,111 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 2,043 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,093 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 50 | 47 | 70 | 29.9% |
| As White | 80 | 27 | 19 | 34 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 87 | 23 | 28 | 36 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Staub's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Staub's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 80.0% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 18.8% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Staub usually continues Nc3 (52.6% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Staub usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Staub usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Staub usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Staub usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Staub usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 91.7% | 39.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 83.9% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Gerhard Staub's chess games
All 167 games by Gerhard Staub in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Aug 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: 50 wins, 47 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,408 | Oberliga Baden 0809 | C00 |
| Feb 2000 | Heinrich Fronczek | 2,304 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9900 | B07 |
| Feb 1999 | Rudolf Mueller | 2,295 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden | B00 |
| Feb 1999 | Hans-Peter Remmler | 2,245 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden | B23 |
| Oct 2008 | Laszlo Horvath | 2,231 | Oberliga Baden 0809 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,130 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,283 |
| Oberliga Baden 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,336 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| Oberliga Baden 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Staub's chess games?
167 games by Gerhard Staub, from Oct 2003 to Aug 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 Staub has played.
What does Gerhard Staub play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Gerhard Staub opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Staub answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Staub play as White?
As White, Gerhard Staub's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Staub play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Staub most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Gerhard Staub's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Staub is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Gerhard Staub played?
Our database contains 167 games by Gerhard Staub, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 47 draws, 70 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Staub?
167 games by Gerhard Staub 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.