Prepare against Joachim Gerks
DEU · World #57,560 classical · FIDE ID 24680630
Our database contains 136 games by Joachim Gerks, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Gerks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Gerks 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 | 1,865 | 1,865 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,881 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,881 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 34 | 70 | 32 | 25.0% |
| As White | 68 | 14 | 44 | 10 | 20.6% |
| As Black | 68 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Gerks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Gerks's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 98.5% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gerks usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gerks usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gerks usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gerks usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 95.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Joachim Gerks's chess games
All 136 games by Joachim Gerks in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 34 wins, 70 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 0/8/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Gerd Walther | 1,960 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A48 |
| Dec 2019 | Rolf Bachmann | 1,948 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A55 |
| Apr 2001 | Ruediger Schaefer | 1,874 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand-B 56th | D94 |
| Mar 2008 | Heiko Daum | 1,846 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 63rd | B78 |
| Mar 2016 | Dirk Goetz | 1,802 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,782 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,032 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,687 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Young Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,758 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Hauptturnier | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,679 |
| ch-SH Veterans 64th | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,709 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand-B 50th | 1995 | 8 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Gerks's chess games?
136 games by Joachim Gerks, from May 2013 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 Joachim Gerks has played.
What does Joachim Gerks play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Joachim Gerks opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Gerks answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Joachim Gerks play as White?
As White, Joachim Gerks's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Gerks play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Gerks most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Joachim Gerks's FIDE rating?
Joachim Gerks is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joachim Gerks played?
Our database contains 136 games by Joachim Gerks, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 70 draws, 32 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Gerks?
136 games by Joachim Gerks 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.