Prepare against Gilbert Geschwindt
Luxembourg · World #85,589 classical · FIDE ID 4001699
When preparing against Gilbert Geschwindt, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Gilbert Geschwindt, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gilbert Geschwindt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilbert Geschwindt 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 | 1,772 | 1,837 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,811 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 1,829 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 29.7% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilbert Geschwindt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilbert Geschwindt's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Geschwindt usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Geschwindt usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Geschwindt usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Gilbert Geschwindt's chess games
All 37 games by Gilbert Geschwindt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1998 | Rene Kalmes | 1,915 | ch-LUX ABC | B01 |
| Apr 1998 | Peter R. Bishop | 1,870 | ch-LUX ABC | B28 |
| Jul 2007 | Hicham Fadil | 1,769 | 1st Kaupthing Open B | B45 |
| Apr 2007 | Eric Adami | 1,716 | ch-LUX AB | B22 |
| Apr 2007 | Eric Salentiny | 1,675 | ch-LUX AB | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 1,817 |
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 1,937 |
| 1st Kaupthing Open B | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,722 |
| ch-LUX AB | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,758 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9798 | 1998 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,065 |
| chT-LUXEMBOURG 9900 qual | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,471 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilbert Geschwindt's chess games?
37 games by Gilbert Geschwindt, from Jul 2006 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 Gilbert Geschwindt has played.
What does Gilbert Geschwindt play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Gilbert Geschwindt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilbert Geschwindt answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gilbert Geschwindt play as White?
As White, Gilbert Geschwindt's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilbert Geschwindt play as Black?
As Black, Gilbert Geschwindt most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Gilbert Geschwindt's FIDE rating?
Gilbert Geschwindt is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Gilbert Geschwindt played?
Our database contains 37 games by Gilbert Geschwindt, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilbert Geschwindt?
37 games by Gilbert Geschwindt 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.