Prepare against Gert Byhan
DEU · World #42,913 classical · FIDE ID 4648200
Our database contains 184 games by Gert Byhan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gert Byhan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gert Byhan 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 | 1,922 | 2,032 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 58 | 55 | 71 | 31.5% |
| As White | 92 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 92 | 28 | 28 | 36 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gert Byhan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gert Byhan's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 100.0% | 47.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Byhan usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Byhan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Byhan usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 94.7% | 43.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 81.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
Gert Byhan's chess games
All 184 games by Gert Byhan 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: 58 wins, 55 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Constanze Jahn | 2,167 | Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | B41 |
| Feb 2011 | Andreas Teuber | 2,167 | 15th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | D00 |
| Oct 2009 | Milan Snorek | 2,164 | 10th Liberec Open | E12 |
| Feb 2007 | Volker Richter | 2,153 | 11th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | C01 |
| Aug 2014 | Reinhold Ripperger | 2,016 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 1,999 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 5th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,093 |
| 6th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,232 |
| 7th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,422 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gert Byhan's chess games?
184 games by Gert Byhan, 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 Gert Byhan has played.
What does Gert Byhan play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Gert Byhan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gert Byhan answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Gert Byhan play as White?
As White, Gert Byhan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gert Byhan play as Black?
As Black, Gert Byhan most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Gert Byhan's FIDE rating?
Gert Byhan is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Gert Byhan played?
Our database contains 184 games by Gert Byhan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 55 draws, 71 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gert Byhan?
184 games by Gert Byhan 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.