Prepare against Josef Gabriel
DEU · World #20,999 classical · FIDE ID 4609948
When preparing against Josef Gabriel, expect 1.c4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 28.8% over 163 games.
Our database contains 744 games by Josef Gabriel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Gabriel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Gabriel 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 | 2,049 | 2,235 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,089 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 2,053 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 744 | 307 | 116 | 321 | 41.3% |
| As White | 356 | 171 | 45 | 140 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 388 | 136 | 71 | 181 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Gabriel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Gabriel's side.
First moves as White (356 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 144 | 40.4% | 59.0% |
| e4 | 125 | 35.1% | 50.4% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 22 | 6.2% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 3.4% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 59.0% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gabriel usually continues Nc3 (51.4% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Gabriel usually continues Nc3 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gabriel usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Gabriel usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gabriel usually continues Bc4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gabriel usually continues d3 (39.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 107 | 59.8% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 31 | 17.3% | 51.6% |
| c5 | 29 | 16.2% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 55 | 38.2% | 37.3% |
| f5 | 47 | 32.6% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 13.9% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 6.9% | 15.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.3% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Josef Gabriel's chess games
All 744 games by Josef Gabriel 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: 307 wins, 116 draws, 321 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 42 | 18/7/17 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 38 | 15/3/20 | 39.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 38 | 19/5/14 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 21 | 12/1/8 | 57.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 163 | 47/33/83 | 28.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 55 | 22/10/23 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A87 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Frank Zeller | 2,440 | 14th Boeblingen Open | D13 |
| Jan 1997 | Roman Vidonyak | 2,415 | 14th Boeblingen Open | D52 |
| Jan 1993 | Walter Wittmann | 2,410 | Oberwart Open | A16 |
| May 2005 | Illya Mutschnik | 2,408 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A03 |
| Oct 1998 | Dieter Mohrlok | 2,405 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9899 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 72 | 44.5 | 2,166 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2015 | 40 | 17 | 2,125 |
| ch-Stuttgart | 2010 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2017 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,216 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 1991 | 11 | 6 | 2,434 |
| Krumbach Open | 1991 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| chA-Stuttgart | 2004 | 10 | 7 | 2,192 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Gabriel's chess games?
744 games by Josef Gabriel, 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 Josef Gabriel has played.
What does Josef Gabriel play on the first move as White?
Across 356 games with White in our database, Josef Gabriel opens with 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Gabriel answers 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Josef Gabriel play as White?
As White, Josef Gabriel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 39.5% win rate); English Opening (38 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 356 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Gabriel play as Black?
As Black, Josef Gabriel most often plays: Modern Defense (163 games, 28.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (55 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 388 games.
What is Josef Gabriel's FIDE rating?
Josef Gabriel is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Josef Gabriel played?
Our database contains 744 games by Josef Gabriel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 307 wins, 116 draws, 321 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Gabriel?
744 games by Josef Gabriel 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.