Prepare against Gunnar Gnad
Luxembourg · World #86,258 classical · FIDE ID 4001770
When preparing against Gunnar Gnad, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 102 games by Gunnar Gnad, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Gnad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar Gnad 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 | 1,770 | 1,807 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 28 | 42 | 32 | 27.5% |
| As White | 54 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 48 | 11 | 21 | 16 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Gnad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Gnad's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 54 | 100.0% | 50.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gnad usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Gnad usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gnad usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 91.7% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Gunnar Gnad's chess games
All 102 games by Gunnar Gnad in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 28 wins, 42 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | English Opening | 21 | 4/9/8 | 19.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Hubert Mossong | 2,195 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | A28 |
| Apr 1998 | Claude Kaber | 2,155 | ch-LUX ABC | C38 |
| Oct 1998 | Serge Wolff | 2,070 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | A27 |
| Nov 1999 | Guy Spartz | 1,956 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | C55 |
| Nov 1999 | Jean-Marie Schockmel | 1,950 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 18 | 11 | 1,940 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,982 |
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,976 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 1,990 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,822 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 1,928 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,695 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open B | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Gnad's chess games?
102 games by Gunnar Gnad, from Mar 2012 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 Gunnar Gnad has played.
What does Gunnar Gnad play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Gunnar Gnad opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Gnad answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Gnad play as White?
As White, Gunnar Gnad's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 19.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Gnad play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Gnad most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Gunnar Gnad's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Gnad is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Gunnar Gnad played?
Our database contains 102 games by Gunnar Gnad, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 42 draws, 32 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Gnad?
102 games by Gunnar Gnad 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.