Prepare against Gernot Blum
DEU · World #19,145 classical · FIDE ID 4602030
When preparing against Gernot Blum, expect 1.c4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (27%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 337 games by Gernot Blum, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gernot Blum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gernot Blum 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 | 2,047 | 2,200 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,028 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,092 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 121 | 53 | 162 | 35.9% |
| As White | 174 | 71 | 28 | 74 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 163 | 50 | 25 | 88 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gernot Blum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gernot Blum's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 127 | 73.0% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 29 | 16.7% | 39.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Blum usually continues Nc3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Blum usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Blum usually continues e4 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Blum usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Blum usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Blum usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 94.3% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 27.0% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 22.2% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 19.0% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 17.5% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 12.7% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Gernot Blum's chess games
All 337 games by Gernot Blum 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: 121 wins, 53 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 42 | 20/3/19 | 47.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 39 | 17/5/17 | 43.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Michael Prusikin | 2,504 | 11th Nuremberg Zabo Open | D37 |
| Jan 1994 | Ludger Keitlinghaus | 2,500 | Mlada Boleslav Open | B31 |
| Jan 1993 | Ivan Nemet | 2,415 | Bern Open | D06 |
| Mar 1992 | Christoph Renner | 2,385 | 8th Bad Woerishofen Open | B35 |
| Oct 1999 | Frantisek Lisko | 2,346 | 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken | 1996 | 16 | 8 | 2,100 |
| Darmstadt Weber Memorial Open | 1997 | 11 | 7 | 2,411 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 1993 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,126 |
| chT-Bayern A 68th | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,112 |
| ch-Bayern B 64th | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,235 |
| 20th Arco Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| Moscow7 Open | 1991 | 9 | 3 | 2,256 |
Interactive opening tree from all 337 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gernot Blum's chess games?
337 games by Gernot Blum, 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 Gernot Blum has played.
What does Gernot Blum play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Gernot Blum opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gernot Blum answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games).
What openings does Gernot Blum play as White?
As White, Gernot Blum's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (42 games, 47.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (39 games, 43.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gernot Blum play as Black?
As Black, Gernot Blum most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Gernot Blum's FIDE rating?
Gernot Blum is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Gernot Blum played?
Our database contains 337 games by Gernot Blum, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 53 draws, 162 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gernot Blum?
337 games by Gernot Blum 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.