Prepare against Guntram Althoff
DEU · World #39,863 classical · FIDE ID 4644182
Our database contains 111 games by Guntram Althoff, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guntram Althoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guntram Althoff 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 | 1,936 | 2,147 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 42 | 32 | 37 | 37.8% |
| As White | 58 | 25 | 11 | 22 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guntram Althoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guntram Althoff's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 50 | 86.2% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 13.8% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 86% of White games, 54.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Althoff usually continues Bb2 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Althoff usually continues Bb2 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Althoff usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Althoff usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Althoff usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Althoff usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 94.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 55.3% |
Guntram Althoff's chess games
All 111 games by Guntram Althoff in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 32 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 50 | 22/10/18 | 44.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Stefan Rezonja | 2,270 | Eger Agria Open | B23 |
| Jan 1993 | Gabor Kecskes | 2,220 | Eger Agria Open | C01 |
| Apr 2004 | Ralph Blum | 2,131 | ch-Hessen VM | A52 |
| Apr 2006 | Gerd Erich Keuth | 2,112 | chA-Hessen | E62 |
| Apr 2003 | Peter Wolff | 2,082 | chB-Hessen | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen VM | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,074 |
| chB-Hessen | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,177 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| 11th Mislata Open B | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,251 |
| chA-Hessen | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,976 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guntram Althoff's chess games?
111 games by Guntram Althoff, from Apr 2003 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 Guntram Althoff has played.
What does Guntram Althoff play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Guntram Althoff opens with 1.b4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guntram Althoff answers 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games).
What openings does Guntram Althoff play as White?
As White, Guntram Althoff's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (50 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guntram Althoff play as Black?
As Black, Guntram Althoff most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Budapest Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Guntram Althoff's FIDE rating?
Guntram Althoff is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Guntram Althoff played?
Our database contains 111 games by Guntram Althoff, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 32 draws, 37 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guntram Althoff?
111 games by Guntram Althoff 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.