Prepare against Guenter Bluhm
DEU · World #70,738 classical · FIDE ID 16218817
When preparing against Guenter Bluhm, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Guenter Bluhm, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Bluhm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter Bluhm 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 | 1,819 | 1,864 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 20.5% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 9.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Bluhm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Bluhm's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bluhm usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Bluhm usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Bluhm usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
Guenter Bluhm's chess games
All 39 games by Guenter Bluhm in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 8 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Ulrich Fitzke | 1,909 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B22 |
| Jan 2016 | Karl-Heinz Krombach | 1,661 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B28 |
| Feb 2018 | Rainer Radloff | 1,638 | 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B20 |
| Feb 2017 | Jens Fey | 1,630 | 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | C28 |
| Feb 2017 | Karsten Roloff | 1,623 | 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 10 | 1 | 1,637 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,777 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,665 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,821 |
| 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Bluhm's chess games?
39 games by Guenter Bluhm, from Mar 2016 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 Guenter Bluhm has played.
What does Guenter Bluhm play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Guenter Bluhm opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Bluhm answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Guenter Bluhm play as White?
As White, Guenter Bluhm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Bluhm play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Bluhm most often plays: Ruy Lopez (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Guenter Bluhm's FIDE rating?
Guenter Bluhm is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Guenter Bluhm played?
Our database contains 39 games by Guenter Bluhm, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Bluhm?
39 games by Guenter Bluhm 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.