Prepare against Gregor Giering
DEU · World #95,550 classical · FIDE ID 24610658
When preparing against Gregor Giering, expect 1.b3 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 47.1% over 34 games.
Our database contains 85 games by Gregor Giering, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregor Giering's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregor Giering 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 | 1,743 | 2,056 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 29 | 21 | 35 | 34.1% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregor Giering's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregor Giering's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 34 | 81.0% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 81% of White games, 57.4% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Giering usually continues Bb2 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Giering usually continues Bb2 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Giering usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Giering usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Giering usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 73.7% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Gregor Giering's chess games
All 85 games by Gregor Giering in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 29 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 34 | 16/7/11 | 47.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Juergen Fritsch | 1,850 | 13th Wch Seniors | A01 |
| Jan 2003 | Joachim Thielemann | 1,835 | 13th Wch Seniors | A01 |
| Dec 2013 | Klaus Vietinghoff | 1,736 | 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B06 |
| Dec 2014 | Klaus Kolkwitz | 1,732 | 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | D04 |
| Dec 2017 | Werner Barlo | 1,732 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Wch Seniors | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,886 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,440 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,657 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,754 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,645 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,733 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,677 |
| 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,566 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregor Giering's chess games?
85 games by Gregor Giering, from Jan 2004 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 Gregor Giering has played.
What does Gregor Giering play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Gregor Giering opens with 1.b3 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregor Giering answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Gregor Giering play as White?
As White, Gregor Giering's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregor Giering play as Black?
As Black, Gregor Giering most often plays: Queen's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Gregor Giering's FIDE rating?
Gregor Giering is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Gregor Giering played?
Our database contains 85 games by Gregor Giering, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregor Giering?
85 games by Gregor Giering 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.