Prepare against Jakob Gauer
DEU · World #71,151 classical · FIDE ID 4670582
When preparing against Jakob Gauer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 45 games by Jakob Gauer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Gauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Gauer 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 | 1,817 | 2,026 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,846 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,896 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 24.4% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Gauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Gauer's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Gauer usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gauer usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Gauer usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Jakob Gauer's chess games
All 45 games by Jakob Gauer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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, 16 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Francois Burdet | 2,083 | Lyon Rhone Open | A04 |
| Jan 2003 | Joern Krueger | 1,850 | chA-Stuttgart | D36 |
| Jul 2018 | Gerd Hueskens | 1,840 | ch-GER Seniors 50 | B07 |
| Aug 2013 | Stephan Breitbach | 1,741 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | C77 |
| Jan 2003 | Thomas Gruenert | 1,700 | chA-Stuttgart | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,909 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,722 |
| 29th ch-GER B Seniors | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| chA-Stuttgart | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| Lyon Rhone Open | 2003 | 3 | 2 | 2,253 |
| 30th Staufer Open B | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,572 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Gauer's chess games?
45 games by Jakob Gauer, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Jakob Gauer has played.
What does Jakob Gauer play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jakob Gauer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Gauer answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Jakob Gauer play as White?
As White, Jakob Gauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Gauer play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Gauer most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jakob Gauer's FIDE rating?
Jakob Gauer is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Jakob Gauer played?
Our database contains 45 games by Jakob Gauer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Gauer?
45 games by Jakob Gauer 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.