Prepare against Gunter Spiess
IM · DEU · World #3,179 classical · FIDE ID 4615000
Our database contains 590 games by Gunter Spiess, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gunter Spiess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunter Spiess 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 | 2,331 | 2,453 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,329 | 2,435 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,319 | 2,418 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 590 | 245 | 236 | 109 | 41.5% |
| As White | 293 | 140 | 114 | 39 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 297 | 105 | 122 | 70 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunter Spiess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunter Spiess's side.
First moves as White (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 213 | 72.7% | 66.9% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 23.5% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.7% | 81.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 66.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Spiess usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Spiess usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Spiess usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Spiess usually continues c4 (78.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Spiess usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Spiess usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 130 | 96.3% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 45.4% | 45.9% |
| d6 | 31 | 28.7% | 69.4% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 20.4% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
Gunter Spiess's chess games
All 590 games by Gunter Spiess in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 245 wins, 236 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 34 | 17/14/3 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 29 | 11/15/3 | 37.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 11/9/3 | 47.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 15/5/2 | 68.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 14/15/9 | 36.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 35 | 9/15/11 | 25.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Tomas Oral | 2,550 | BL2-Ost 0506 | C09 |
| Jan 2025 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,544 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | D37 |
| Apr 2007 | Dorian Rogozenco | 2,528 | 8th ch-EU | D43 |
| Jan 1996 | Nana Ioseliani | 2,500 | BL2-Ost 9697 | A41 |
| Jul 2022 | Gleb Dudin | 2,495 | BL2-Ost 2122 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 2010-11 | 2011 | 13 | 5 | 2,400 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,282 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,435 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,410 |
| GER CupT | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,379 |
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 9 | 2,478 |
| BL2-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,296 |
| BL2-Ost 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,592 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunter Spiess's chess games?
590 games by Gunter Spiess, from Apr 2003 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 Gunter Spiess has played.
What does Gunter Spiess play on the first move as White?
Across 293 games with White in our database, Gunter Spiess opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunter Spiess answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Gunter Spiess play as White?
As White, Gunter Spiess's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 293 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunter Spiess play as Black?
As Black, Gunter Spiess most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 25.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (30 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 297 games.
What is Gunter Spiess's FIDE rating?
Gunter Spiess is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess, 2,329 in rapid and 2,319 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Gunter Spiess played?
Our database contains 590 games by Gunter Spiess, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 245 wins, 236 draws, 109 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunter Spiess?
590 games by Gunter Spiess 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.