Prepare against Justin Gunther
NLD · World #18,503 classical · FIDE ID 1019279
Our database contains 62 games by Justin Gunther, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Justin Gunther's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin Gunther 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 | 2,070 | 2,103 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 21 | 10 | 31 | 33.9% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Gunther's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Gunther's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Gunther usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gunther usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gunther usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 50.0% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 27.3% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Justin Gunther's chess games
All 62 games by Justin Gunther in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 21 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Juergen Fuhs | 2,133 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B43 |
| Jun 2011 | Benjamin Loehnhardt | 2,058 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B00 |
| May 2010 | Ruud Van Meegen | 1,956 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B83 |
| May 2010 | Rene Pijlman | 1,914 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B75 |
| May 2010 | Sophia Thoma | 1,894 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U15 | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 1,543 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,674 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,450 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 7 | 6 | 2,184 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,981 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
| Enschede Open B U16 | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 1,834 |
| Twente Young Master Open C | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,579 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Gunther's chess games?
62 games by Justin Gunther, from Sep 2009 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 Justin Gunther has played.
What does Justin Gunther play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Justin Gunther opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Gunther answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Justin Gunther play as White?
As White, Justin Gunther's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Gunther play as Black?
As Black, Justin Gunther most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Justin Gunther's FIDE rating?
Justin Gunther is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Justin Gunther played?
Our database contains 62 games by Justin Gunther, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Gunther?
62 games by Justin Gunther 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.