Prepare against Gerold Hock
DEU · World #37,178 classical · FIDE ID 4660595
Our database contains 192 games by Gerold Hock, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerold Hock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerold Hock 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 | 1,948 | 2,100 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,977 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,023 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 67 | 61 | 64 | 34.9% |
| As White | 97 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 95 | 33 | 28 | 34 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerold Hock's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerold Hock's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 34.8% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 28 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 20 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 9.8% | 55.6% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hock usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Hock usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hock usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Hock usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Hock usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Hock usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 22.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 22.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 28.1% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Gerold Hock's chess games
All 192 games by Gerold Hock in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 67 wins, 61 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2004 | Bernd Roeschlau | 2,206 | 7th Rhein Main Open | B07 |
| Aug 1998 | Rene Schaaf | 2,185 | 2nd Karl Mala Memorial Open | D09 |
| May 2007 | Michael Schmid | 2,181 | Schweinfurt Open | E07 |
| Jun 1998 | Andreas Popitz | 2,175 | Westpfalz Open | A36 |
| Aug 1998 | Kurt Raetsch | 2,145 | 2nd Karl Mala Memorial Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken M1 46th | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,774 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 55th | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,996 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,921 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 47th | 1996 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Hessenliga 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,055 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 49th | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Hessenliga 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerold Hock's chess games?
192 games by Gerold Hock, from Apr 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 Gerold Hock has played.
What does Gerold Hock play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Gerold Hock opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerold Hock answers 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Gerold Hock play as White?
As White, Gerold Hock's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerold Hock play as Black?
As Black, Gerold Hock most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Gerold Hock's FIDE rating?
Gerold Hock is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Gerold Hock played?
Our database contains 192 games by Gerold Hock, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 61 draws, 64 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerold Hock?
192 games by Gerold Hock 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.