Prepare against Karl Gersemann
DEU · World #15,304 classical · FIDE ID 34602186
Our database contains 102 games by Karl Gersemann, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karl Gersemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Gersemann 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 | 2,103 | 2,103 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,971 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,070 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 48 | 20 | 34 | 47.1% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 27 | 9 | 16 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Gersemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Gersemann's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 70.0% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 28.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gersemann usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Gersemann usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Gersemann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gersemann usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Gersemann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Gersemann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 42.9% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 43.8% | 57.1% |
Karl Gersemann's chess games
All 102 games by Karl Gersemann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 48 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,366 | Reinstorf Blitz Open | D38 |
| Aug 2026 | Henrik Hesse | 2,326 | 22. Lichtenberger Sommer 2026 | D02 |
| Apr 2026 | Laurin Jahnz | 2,214 | Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 (M-Klasse) | A07 |
| Aug 2024 | Andrzej Krzywda | 2,208 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | C88 |
| Aug 2026 | Valentin Udelnov | 2,159 | 22. Lichtenberger Sommer 2026 | C80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 22 | 13 | 1,512 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,815 |
| Reinstorf Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,654 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,139 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,610 |
| Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 (M-Klasse) | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,772 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Gersemann's chess games?
102 games by Karl Gersemann, from Jul 2021 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 Karl Gersemann has played.
What does Karl Gersemann play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Karl Gersemann opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Gersemann answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Karl Gersemann play as White?
As White, Karl Gersemann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Gersemann play as Black?
As Black, Karl Gersemann most often plays: Italian Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Karl Gersemann's FIDE rating?
Karl Gersemann is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Karl Gersemann played?
Our database contains 102 games by Karl Gersemann, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Gersemann?
102 games by Karl Gersemann 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.