Prepare against Horst Gehlen
DEU · World #87,192 classical · FIDE ID 1270035
When preparing against Horst Gehlen, expect 1.f4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 37 games by Horst Gehlen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Gehlen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Gehlen 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 | 1,767 | 1,912 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,803 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 29.7% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Gehlen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Gehlen's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 13 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Gehlen usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gehlen usually continues fxe5 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Gehlen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Gehlen usually continues Qe2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gehlen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gehlen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Horst Gehlen's chess games
All 37 games by Horst Gehlen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Ralf Klueppel | 1,763 | Muensterland Regionalliga Gr2 2223 | D04 |
| Oct 2021 | Eva Baumann | 1,674 | Muensterland Regionalliga 2122 | C49 |
| Sep 2015 | Heinrich Bauchmueller | 1,543 | 26th Goch Open | A00 |
| Sep 2011 | Peter Bieker | 1,511 | 22nd Goch Open | A47 |
| Sep 2015 | Daniel Simon | 1,450 | 26th Goch Open | B55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Goch Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,632 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,861 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga Gr2 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,694 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 2122 | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,611 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga playoff 9-12 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,477 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Gehlen's chess games?
37 games by Horst Gehlen, from Nov 2009 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 Horst Gehlen has played.
What does Horst Gehlen play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Horst Gehlen opens with 1.f4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Gehlen answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Horst Gehlen play as White?
As White, Horst Gehlen's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Gehlen play as Black?
As Black, Horst Gehlen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Horst Gehlen's FIDE rating?
Horst Gehlen is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Horst Gehlen played?
Our database contains 37 games by Horst Gehlen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Gehlen?
37 games by Horst Gehlen 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.