Prepare against Jonathan Gast
FM · CHE · World #21,837 classical · FIDE ID 1300490
Our database contains 81 games by Jonathan Gast, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Gast's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Gast 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 | 2,042 | 2,269 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 28 | 14 | 39 | 34.6% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Gast's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Gast's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 97.1% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gast usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gast usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gast usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gast usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Jonathan Gast's chess games
All 81 games by Jonathan Gast 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: 28 wins, 14 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Miroslav Desancic | 2,445 | chT-SUI | C07 |
| Jan 1990 | Slobodan Kovacevic | 2,360 | Bern Open | B42 |
| Jan 1982 | Terrey Ian Shaw | 2,355 | 6th Zuerich Open A | B11 |
| Jan 1990 | Damjan Plesec | 2,330 | Bern Open | B00 |
| Jan 1995 | Vjekoslav Vulevic | 2,320 | chT-SUI | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2010 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,287 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 18 | 9 | 2,308 |
| Bern | 1987 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,264 |
| 6th Zuerich Open A | 1982 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,465 |
| 7th Zuerich Open A | 1983 | 5 | 2 | 2,310 |
| Lenk Open 21st | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,911 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1990 | 4 | 0 | 2,098 |
| 05th Zuerich Open A | 1981 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Gast's chess games?
81 games by Jonathan Gast, 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 Jonathan Gast has played.
What does Jonathan Gast play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Jonathan Gast opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Gast answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Gast play as White?
As White, Jonathan Gast's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Gast play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Gast most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Jonathan Gast's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Gast is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Jonathan Gast played?
Our database contains 81 games by Jonathan Gast, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 14 draws, 39 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Gast?
81 games by Jonathan Gast 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.