Prepare against Hans-Joerg Gies
DEU · World #30,976 classical · FIDE ID 12987646
Our database contains 93 games by Hans-Joerg Gies, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Joerg Gies's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Joerg Gies 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 | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,933 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 23 | 41 | 29 | 24.7% |
| As White | 45 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 8 | 23 | 17 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 41 | 91.1% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.7% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 91% of White games, 51.2% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Gies usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Gies usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Gies usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gies usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Gies usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Gies usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Hans-Joerg Gies's chess games
All 93 games by Hans-Joerg Gies in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 23 wins, 41 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Guenther Birkmann | 2,052 | Landesliga Nord 1314 | A86 |
| Feb 2012 | Horst Stoessel | 2,034 | Landesliga Nord 1112 | A25 |
| Oct 2000 | Gert Lautenschlager | 1,935 | Regionalliga NW 0001 | A22 |
| Apr 2001 | Frank Schilling | 1,904 | Regionalliga NW 0001 | A25 |
| Dec 2010 | Stefan Koch | 1,903 | Regionalliga NW 1011 | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Nord 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,931 |
| Regionalliga NW 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 1,973 |
| 43rd Unterfranken-ch HA | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 1,473 |
| Regionalliga NW 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
| Regionalliga NW 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,608 |
| Landesliga Nord 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,987 |
| ch-Underfranken HA 44th | 1993 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,637 |
| Regionalliga NW 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Joerg Gies's chess games?
93 games by Hans-Joerg Gies, from Jun 2019 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 Hans-Joerg Gies has played.
What does Hans-Joerg Gies play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Hans-Joerg Gies opens with 1.c4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Joerg Gies answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Hans-Joerg Gies play as White?
As White, Hans-Joerg Gies's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Joerg Gies play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Joerg Gies most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Hans-Joerg Gies's FIDE rating?
Hans-Joerg Gies is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Hans-Joerg Gies played?
Our database contains 93 games by Hans-Joerg Gies, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 41 draws, 29 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Joerg Gies?
93 games by Hans-Joerg Gies 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.