Prepare against Jens Gottschalk
DEU · World #10,566 classical · FIDE ID 4651898
When preparing against Jens Gottschalk, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 271 games by Jens Gottschalk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jens Gottschalk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Gottschalk 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 | 2,161 | 2,294 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 86 | 133 | 52 | 31.7% |
| As White | 138 | 43 | 70 | 25 | 31.2% |
| As Black | 133 | 43 | 63 | 27 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Gottschalk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Gottschalk's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 96.4% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.6% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Gottschalk usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gottschalk usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gottschalk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gottschalk usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Gottschalk usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Gottschalk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 83.0% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.4% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 81.4% | 65.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 16.3% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Jens Gottschalk's chess games
All 271 games by Jens Gottschalk 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: 86 wins, 133 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 3/12/5 | 15.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 1/8/0 | 11.1% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A59 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Janusch Koscielski | 2,376 | 15th chT-GER Betriebe | E63 |
| Nov 2016 | Harald Schmidt | 2,364 | 16th chT-GER Betriebe | A20 |
| Oct 2015 | Ruediger Seger | 2,364 | 15th chT-GER Betriebe | D86 |
| Jan 2008 | Klaus Schmitzer | 2,360 | Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | B66 |
| Sep 2019 | Vitali Braun | 2,356 | Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,233 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,202 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,129 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,348 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,331 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-Berlin MV MT | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Gottschalk's chess games?
271 games by Jens Gottschalk, 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 Jens Gottschalk has played.
What does Jens Gottschalk play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Jens Gottschalk opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Gottschalk answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jens Gottschalk play as White?
As White, Jens Gottschalk's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Gottschalk play as Black?
As Black, Jens Gottschalk most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Jens Gottschalk's FIDE rating?
Jens Gottschalk is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Jens Gottschalk played?
Our database contains 271 games by Jens Gottschalk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 133 draws, 52 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Gottschalk?
271 games by Jens Gottschalk 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.