Prepare against Josef Gheng
FM · DEU · World #10,036 classical · FIDE ID 4618041
Our database contains 781 games by Josef Gheng, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Gheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Gheng 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 | 2,169 | 2,377 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,329 | 2,416 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,343 | 2,400 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 781 | 378 | 185 | 218 | 48.4% |
| As White | 383 | 204 | 94 | 85 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 398 | 174 | 91 | 133 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Gheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Gheng's side.
First moves as White (383 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 246 | 64.2% | 66.3% |
| c4 | 98 | 25.6% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 28 | 7.3% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 2.9% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gheng usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gheng usually continues Nf3 (75.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gheng usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Gheng usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gheng usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gheng usually continues Nf3 (82.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 58.8% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 65 | 38.2% | 56.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 85.3% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Josef Gheng's chess games
All 781 games by Josef Gheng 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: 378 wins, 185 draws, 218 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 70 | 37/14/19 | 52.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 27/9/4 | 67.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 45 | 23/8/14 | 51.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 35 | 20/5/10 | 57.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 27 | 8/5/14 | 29.6% |
| A39 | English Opening | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Loek Van Wely | 2,651 | Kuppenheim Open g/5 | B56 |
| May 2009 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,615 | Stuttgart Open | E12 |
| Apr 1998 | Petr Haba | 2,570 | 2nd Neckar Open | B47 |
| Jan 1994 | Yuri Kruppa | 2,545 | 12th Berliner Sommer | B78 |
| Jan 1997 | Darius Ruzele | 2,525 | 14th Boeblingen Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2014 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,326 |
| Miercurea Ciuc | 2001 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,353 |
| ch-Stuttgart | 2010 | 19 | 13 | 2,398 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 2,237 |
| Bucharest Juventus | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,187 |
| Bucharest Strange Badger | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,424 |
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,425 |
| 18th Boeblingen Open | 2001 | 9 | 7 | 2,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Gheng's chess games?
781 games by Josef Gheng, 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 Gheng has played.
What does Josef Gheng play on the first move as White?
Across 383 games with White in our database, Josef Gheng opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Gheng answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...b5 (2% of games).
What openings does Josef Gheng play as White?
As White, Josef Gheng's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (70 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening (40 games, 67.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 383 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Gheng play as Black?
As Black, Josef Gheng most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (45 games, 51.1% win rate); Philidor (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 398 games.
What is Josef Gheng's FIDE rating?
Josef Gheng is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,329 in rapid and 2,343 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Josef Gheng played?
Our database contains 781 games by Josef Gheng, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 378 wins, 185 draws, 218 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Gheng?
781 games by Josef Gheng 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.