Prepare against Karlheinz Guertler
DEU · World #59,180 classical · FIDE ID 12929859
When preparing against Karlheinz Guertler, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 77 games by Karlheinz Guertler, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karlheinz Guertler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karlheinz Guertler 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 | 1,859 | 2,087 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,905 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 29 | 20 | 28 | 37.7% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 41 | 16 | 9 | 16 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karlheinz Guertler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karlheinz Guertler's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 51.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Guertler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Guertler usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Guertler usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Karlheinz Guertler's chess games
All 77 games by Karlheinz Guertler in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 29 wins, 20 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A21 | English Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C24 | Philidor | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Alexander Thieme-Garmann | 2,133 | 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | B01 |
| Aug 2011 | Joerg Hauch | 2,101 | 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | A49 |
| Oct 2023 | David Meuer | 2,048 | Marburg Open A | C02 |
| Jun 2014 | Andreas Hipler | 1,881 | 6th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B01 |
| Mar 2013 | Robert Frei | 1,875 | chA-Hessen | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,863 |
| 28th chB-GER Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,935 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,952 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,797 |
| 6th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,908 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,063 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karlheinz Guertler's chess games?
77 games by Karlheinz Guertler, from Sep 2011 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 Karlheinz Guertler has played.
What does Karlheinz Guertler play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Karlheinz Guertler opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karlheinz Guertler answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karlheinz Guertler play as White?
As White, Karlheinz Guertler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karlheinz Guertler play as Black?
As Black, Karlheinz Guertler most often plays: Rat Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Karlheinz Guertler's FIDE rating?
Karlheinz Guertler is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Karlheinz Guertler played?
Our database contains 77 games by Karlheinz Guertler, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 20 draws, 28 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karlheinz Guertler?
77 games by Karlheinz Guertler 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.