Prepare against Karl-Heinz Gerighausen
DEU · World #55,781 classical · FIDE ID 12979651
Our database contains 148 games by Karl-Heinz Gerighausen, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinz Gerighausen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinz Gerighausen 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 | 1,871 | 1,879 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 1,859 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 39 | 65 | 44 | 26.4% |
| As White | 81 | 22 | 42 | 17 | 27.2% |
| As Black | 67 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinz Gerighausen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinz Gerighausen's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 51.9% | 61.9% |
| e4 | 27 | 33.3% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.9% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 61.9% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Gerighausen usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Gerighausen usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Gerighausen usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Gerighausen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gerighausen usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gerighausen usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 88.6% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Karl-Heinz Gerighausen's chess games
All 148 games by Karl-Heinz Gerighausen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 39 wins, 65 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Dieter Hofene | 1,978 | Muensterland Verbandsliga Gr1 2223 | C14 |
| Oct 2003 | Gerard Grotenhuis | 1,929 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0304 | A46 |
| May 2005 | Artur Matula | 1,891 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0405 | B78 |
| Feb 2023 | Tim Melkert | 1,890 | Muensterland Verbandsliga Gr1 2223 | C01 |
| Apr 2005 | Andreas Fischer | 1,879 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0405 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th GER Seniors Derby | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,740 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,688 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,608 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 1,588 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,718 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Heinz Gerighausen's chess games?
148 games by Karl-Heinz Gerighausen, from May 2015 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 Karl-Heinz Gerighausen has played.
What does Karl-Heinz Gerighausen play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinz Gerighausen opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinz Gerighausen answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinz Gerighausen play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinz Gerighausen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Center Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinz Gerighausen play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinz Gerighausen most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Karl-Heinz Gerighausen's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinz Gerighausen is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Karl-Heinz Gerighausen played?
Our database contains 148 games by Karl-Heinz Gerighausen, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 65 draws, 44 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinz Gerighausen?
148 games by Karl-Heinz Gerighausen 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.