Prepare against Guntram Gaertner
IM · Austria · World #5,957 classical · FIDE ID 1600869
Our database contains 539 games by Guntram Gaertner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guntram Gaertner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guntram Gaertner 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 | 2,248 | 2,368 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 539 | 153 | 273 | 113 | 28.4% |
| As White | 277 | 104 | 123 | 50 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 262 | 49 | 150 | 63 | 18.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guntram Gaertner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guntram Gaertner's side.
First moves as White (277 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 246 | 88.8% | 59.1% |
| b3 | 15 | 5.4% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 2.2% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.8% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues Bb2 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 55.1% | 49.3% |
| c6 | 50 | 39.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.9% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 52.6% | 40.2% |
| d5 | 36 | 46.2% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Guntram Gaertner's chess games
All 539 games by Guntram Gaertner 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: 153 wins, 273 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 40 | 11/20/9 | 27.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 38 | 19/15/4 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 31 | 15/12/4 | 48.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 30 | 14/12/4 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/9/2 | 15.4% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 32 | 4/18/10 | 12.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 27 | 6/15/6 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 13 | 1/10/2 | 7.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 1/9/1 | 9.1% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Markus Stangl | 2,505 | chT2W-AUT 9900 | D31 |
| Sep 1998 | Neil McDonald | 2,490 | EU-Cup 14th Group1 | B40 |
| Jan 1995 | Georg Danner | 2,455 | Prague Bohemians | A47 |
| Dec 1997 | Ivo Donev | 2,435 | chT3-AUT 9798 | C02 |
| Jan 1995 | Christian Sandor | 2,420 | Budapest Hungaroil | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Bohemians | 1995 | 32 | 16 | 2,331 |
| Oberwart Open | 1999 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,303 |
| chT-SUI | 2004 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,358 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,379 |
| Vienna Open | 1996 | 16 | 7 | 2,361 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,307 |
| chT-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| chT-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,488 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guntram Gaertner's chess games?
539 games by Guntram Gaertner, 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 Gaertner has played.
What does Guntram Gaertner play on the first move as White?
Across 277 games with White in our database, Guntram Gaertner opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guntram Gaertner answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Guntram Gaertner play as White?
As White, Guntram Gaertner's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (40 games, 27.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (38 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 277 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guntram Gaertner play as Black?
As Black, Guntram Gaertner most often plays: Slav Defense (32 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 262 games.
What is Guntram Gaertner's FIDE rating?
Guntram Gaertner is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Guntram Gaertner played?
Our database contains 539 games by Guntram Gaertner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 273 draws, 113 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guntram Gaertner?
539 games by Guntram Gaertner 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.