Prepare against Gunnar Gailis
DEU · World #134,563 classical · FIDE ID 12905992
When preparing against Gunnar Gailis, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 61 games by Gunnar Gailis, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Gailis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar Gailis 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 | 1,634 | 1,813 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 19 | 16 | 26 | 31.1% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Gailis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Gailis's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 74.3% | 44.2% |
| e4 | 9 | 25.7% | 22.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 44.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gailis usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Gailis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Gailis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 22.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gailis usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gailis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Gailis usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Gunnar Gailis's chess games
All 61 games by Gunnar Gailis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 19 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Leo Klein | 1,904 | 27th chB-GER Seniors | A40 |
| Jun 2018 | Andres Fernandez Egea | 1,895 | 21st Rhein Main Open B | A04 |
| Mar 2016 | Heinrich Boldt | 1,862 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | D00 |
| Aug 2015 | Ottomar Roggenbach | 1,824 | 27th chB-GER Seniors | D02 |
| Nov 2005 | Heinrich Mersch | 1,671 | ch-Duesseldorf | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th GER Seniors Derby | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,538 |
| 27th chB-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,918 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,586 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,880 |
| 21st Rhein Main Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,676 |
| ch-Duesseldorf | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-Duesseldorf Bezirk | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 1,701 |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,631 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Gailis's chess games?
61 games by Gunnar Gailis, from Jan 2010 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 Gunnar Gailis has played.
What does Gunnar Gailis play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Gunnar Gailis opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Gailis answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Gailis play as White?
As White, Gunnar Gailis's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Gailis play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Gailis most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Gunnar Gailis's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Gailis is currently rated 1,634 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (May 2013).
How many games has Gunnar Gailis played?
Our database contains 61 games by Gunnar Gailis, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Gailis?
61 games by Gunnar Gailis 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.