Prepare against Karl-Heinz Gaul
DEU · World #146,283 classical · FIDE ID 12905615
When preparing against Karl-Heinz Gaul, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Karl-Heinz Gaul, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinz Gaul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinz Gaul 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 | 1,605 | 1,726 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,685 | 1,746 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,700 | 1,700 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 16.7% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 892 rated games against 730 different opponents, across 126 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 700 | 197 | 57 | 446 | 28.1% | 1,701 | 1,541 | 6 |
| Rapid | 124 | 38 | 3 | 83 | 30.6% | 1,783 | 1,624 | 3 |
| Blitz | 45 | 5 | 1 | 39 | 11.1% | 1,846 | 1,546 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 613 | 122 | 44 | 447 | 19.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 105 | 60 | 7 | 38 | 57.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 126 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 1,762 | 1,579 |
| 2025 | 101 | 32 | 8 | 61 | 1,787 | 1,647 |
| 2024 | 119 | 36 | 6 | 77 | 1,735 | 1,584 |
| 2023 | 136 | 33 | 11 | 92 | 1,738 | 1,546 |
| 2022 | 51 | 14 | 4 | 33 | 1,678 | 1,533 |
| 2021 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 1,801 | 1,524 |
| 2020 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 1,697 | 1,451 |
| 2019 | 50 | 13 | 2 | 35 | 1,730 | 1,551 |
| 2018 | 60 | 20 | 5 | 35 | 1,649 | 1,549 |
| 2017 | 50 | 11 | 6 | 33 | 1,675 | 1,470 |
| 2016 | 60 | 17 | 4 | 39 | 1,658 | 1,517 |
| 2015 | 43 | 14 | 3 | 26 | 1,674 | 1,500 |
| 2014 | 36 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 1,678 | 1,551 |
| 2013 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 1,712 | 1,612 |
| 2012 | 32 | 10 | 2 | 20 | 1,727 | 1,527 |
| 2011 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 1,775 | 1,604 |
| 2010 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,787 | 1,653 |
| 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1,821 | 1,554 |
Where Karl-Heinz Gaul has played
Germany (124) · Poland (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinz Gaul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinz Gaul's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Gaul usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gaul usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Gaul usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gaul usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gaul usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Karl-Heinz Gaul's chess games
All 30 games by Karl-Heinz Gaul in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Oct 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: 5 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Joachim Gerks | 1,794 | ch-GER Seniors 50 | B07 |
| Jul 2018 | Beate Drumm | 1,491 | ch-GER Seniors 50 | D10 |
| Jul 2018 | Barbara Englert | 1,246 | ch-GER Seniors 50 | C45 |
| Apr 2015 | Guido Wilske | 1,196 | 14th GER Seniors Derby | D07 |
| Apr 2015 | Iris Wiesendahl | 907 | 14th GER Seniors Derby | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,593 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,260 |
| 14th GER Seniors Derby | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,294 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,440 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,334 |
| 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,379 |
| 13th Nordhausen Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,625 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Heinz Gaul's chess games?
30 games by Karl-Heinz Gaul, from Nov 2010 to Oct 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-Heinz Gaul has played.
What does Karl-Heinz Gaul play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinz Gaul opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinz Gaul answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinz Gaul play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinz Gaul's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinz Gaul play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinz Gaul most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Karl-Heinz Gaul's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinz Gaul is currently rated 1,605 in classical chess, 1,685 in rapid and 1,700 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,726 (May 2024).
How many games has Karl-Heinz Gaul played?
Our database contains 30 games by Karl-Heinz Gaul, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinz Gaul?
30 games by Karl-Heinz Gaul 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.