Prepare against Johannes Gaertner
DEU · World #86,317 classical · FIDE ID 16279336
When preparing against Johannes Gaertner, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 66 games by Johannes Gaertner, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Gaertner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Gaertner 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 | 1,770 | 1,853 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,771 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 20 | 18 | 28 | 30.3% |
| As White | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Gaertner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Gaertner's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 77.4% | 39.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 19.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 39.6% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 90.9% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
Johannes Gaertner's chess games
All 66 games by Johannes Gaertner in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Julian Gundel | 1,912 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A05 |
| Aug 2023 | Martin Launert | 1,870 | 32nd Wiesbaden Open | C02 |
| Nov 2019 | Stefan Jelinek | 1,457 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | D02 |
| Jun 2023 | Sarvesh Sasikumar Anitha | 1,452 | 25th Rhein Main Open B | E35 |
| Oct 2018 | Hans-Georg Leithoff | 1,413 | 5th Bad Soden U14 Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Bad Soden U14 Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,119 |
| Bad Soden U14 Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,138 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,825 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,356 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,368 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,610 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,145 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Gaertner's chess games?
66 games by Johannes Gaertner, from Dec 2019 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 Johannes Gaertner has played.
What does Johannes Gaertner play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Johannes Gaertner opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Gaertner answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Johannes Gaertner play as White?
As White, Johannes Gaertner's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Gaertner play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Gaertner most often plays: French: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Johannes Gaertner's FIDE rating?
Johannes Gaertner is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Johannes Gaertner played?
Our database contains 66 games by Johannes Gaertner, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Gaertner?
66 games by Johannes Gaertner 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.