Prepare against Josef Gelman
DEU · World #18,366 classical · FIDE ID 12959642
Our database contains 179 games by Josef Gelman, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josef Gelman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Gelman 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 | 2,072 | 2,105 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,053 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,101 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 49 | 59 | 71 | 27.4% |
| As White | 88 | 20 | 38 | 30 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 91 | 29 | 21 | 41 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Gelman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Gelman's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 73.9% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 11.4% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.8% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gelman usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Gelman usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gelman usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gelman usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Gelman usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Gelman usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 41.9% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 18.6% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 18.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 16.3% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 65.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 17.4% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Josef Gelman's chess games
All 179 games by Josef Gelman in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Aug 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: 49 wins, 59 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Jonas Roseneck | 2,401 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | B12 |
| May 2021 | Eli Serbu | 2,333 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B13 |
| Oct 2022 | Michael Strache | 2,290 | Oberliga Nord O 2223 | D02 |
| Nov 2022 | Julian Urban | 2,244 | Oberliga Nord O 2223 | A26 |
| Dec 2020 | Lars Goldbeck | 2,235 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 2,028 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,821 |
| chT-GER North U14 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,688 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,738 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,233 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,858 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,639 |
| JBLN Ost 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Gelman's chess games?
179 games by Josef Gelman, from May 2013 to Aug 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 Gelman has played.
What does Josef Gelman play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Josef Gelman opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Gelman answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Josef Gelman play as White?
As White, Josef Gelman's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (15 games, 53.3% win rate); London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Gelman play as Black?
As Black, Josef Gelman most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Josef Gelman's FIDE rating?
Josef Gelman is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (May 2023).
How many games has Josef Gelman played?
Our database contains 179 games by Josef Gelman, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 59 draws, 71 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Gelman?
179 games by Josef Gelman 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.