Prepare against Ingo Gerber
DEU · World #124,314 classical · FIDE ID 16210727
When preparing against Ingo Gerber, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 55 games by Ingo Gerber, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingo Gerber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingo Gerber 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 | 1,662 | 1,736 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 11 | 18 | 26 | 20.0% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingo Gerber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingo Gerber's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 80.8% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gerber usually continues Bf4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Gerber usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Gerber usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Gerber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gerber usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Ingo Gerber's chess games
All 55 games by Ingo Gerber in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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, 18 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Anthony Rowland | 1,832 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | D02 |
| Apr 2018 | Klaus-Dieter Fuell | 1,810 | 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | D02 |
| Aug 2019 | Stefan Donecker | 1,722 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | A45 |
| Apr 2018 | Lutz Fischer | 1,707 | 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | C42 |
| Jun 2017 | Christopher Stork | 1,630 | 20th Rhein Main Open B | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,658 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,547 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,804 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,657 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,525 |
| 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,247 |
| 21st Rhein Main Open B | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,368 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open B | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,592 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingo Gerber's chess games?
55 games by Ingo Gerber, from Sep 2016 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 Ingo Gerber has played.
What does Ingo Gerber play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ingo Gerber opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingo Gerber answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ingo Gerber play as White?
As White, Ingo Gerber's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingo Gerber play as Black?
As Black, Ingo Gerber most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ingo Gerber's FIDE rating?
Ingo Gerber is currently rated 1,662 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,736 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Ingo Gerber played?
Our database contains 55 games by Ingo Gerber, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 18 draws, 26 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingo Gerber?
55 games by Ingo Gerber 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.