Prepare against Julian Geske
IM · DEU · World #1,930 classical · FIDE ID 24605263
When preparing against Julian Geske, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.5% over 39 games.
Our database contains 741 games by Julian Geske, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Geske's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Geske 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 | 2,387 | 2,409 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,345 | 2,381 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 741 | 291 | 272 | 178 | 39.3% |
| As White | 367 | 162 | 126 | 79 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 374 | 129 | 146 | 99 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Geske's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Geske's side.
First moves as White (367 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 339 | 92.4% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 19 | 5.2% | 71.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Geske usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Geske usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Geske usually continues d4 (56.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Geske usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Geske usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Geske usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 108 | 61.4% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 61 | 34.7% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 63.6% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 47 | 35.6% | 45.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Julian Geske's chess games
All 741 games by Julian Geske in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 291 wins, 272 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 53 | 22/17/14 | 41.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 48 | 15/24/9 | 31.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 14/6/9 | 48.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 58 | 24/23/11 | 41.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 39 | 8/17/14 | 20.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,648 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B01 |
| Feb 2014 | Jure Skoberne | 2,557 | chT-AUT 1314 | E91 |
| Mar 2012 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,557 | chT-AUT 1112 | C92 |
| Aug 2006 | Nazar Firman | 2,499 | Olomouc Ave Kontakt Cup | B43 |
| Apr 2021 | Ilja Schneider | 2,479 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2006 | 27 | 17 | 2,081 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2002 | 22 | 17 | 1,521 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2012 | 20 | 9 | 2,144 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,308 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2008 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,199 |
| ch-Hessen | 2012 | 15 | 8 | 2,345 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | 2009 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,141 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 14 | 7 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Geske's chess games?
741 games by Julian Geske, from Oct 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 Julian Geske has played.
What does Julian Geske play on the first move as White?
Across 367 games with White in our database, Julian Geske opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Geske answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Julian Geske play as White?
As White, Julian Geske's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 41.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (48 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 48.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 367 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Geske play as Black?
As Black, Julian Geske most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (58 games, 41.4% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 20.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 374 games.
What is Julian Geske's FIDE rating?
Julian Geske is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess and 2,345 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Julian Geske played?
Our database contains 741 games by Julian Geske, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 291 wins, 272 draws, 178 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Geske?
741 games by Julian Geske 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.