Prepare against Gernot Leusch
DEU · World #44,162 classical · FIDE ID 4627130
When preparing against Gernot Leusch, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 33 games by Gernot Leusch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gernot Leusch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gernot Leusch 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 | 2,045 | 2,095 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,095 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,014 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 30.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gernot Leusch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gernot Leusch's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 64.7% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Leusch usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Leusch usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Leusch usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Leusch usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Leusch usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Leusch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 4 | 66.7% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Gernot Leusch's chess games
All 33 games by Gernot Leusch 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Michael Huettig | 2,270 | Regensburg Open | B00 |
| Jan 1996 | Jens Hinkmann | 2,070 | Oberliga Bayern 9697 | B00 |
| Jan 2000 | Steffen Tuerschmann | 1,950 | Regionalliga SW 9900 | A90 |
| Jan 2000 | Horst Schaffranietz | 1,925 | Regionalliga SW 9900 | B22 |
| Jan 1998 | David Loder | 1,690 | Augsburg Afro Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regensburg Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,282 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,052 |
| Regionalliga SW 9900 | 2000 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 1998 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,701 |
| 15th Berliner Sommer | 1997 | 2 | 1 | 2,375 |
| 11th Bad Woerishofen Open | 1995 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,995 |
| 13th Berliner Sommer | 1995 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,367 |
| Bad Woerishofen Open 09th | 1993 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gernot Leusch's chess games?
33 games by Gernot Leusch, 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 Leusch has played.
What does Gernot Leusch play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Gernot Leusch opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gernot Leusch answers 1...Nc6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Gernot Leusch play as White?
As White, Gernot Leusch's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gernot Leusch play as Black?
As Black, Gernot Leusch most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Gernot Leusch's FIDE rating?
Gernot Leusch is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Gernot Leusch played?
Our database contains 33 games by Gernot Leusch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gernot Leusch?
33 games by Gernot Leusch 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.