Prepare against Marcel Gehmlich
DEU · World #9,978 classical · FIDE ID 4656474
When preparing against Marcel Gehmlich, expect 1.c4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Marcel Gehmlich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Gehmlich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Gehmlich 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 | 2,170 | 2,217 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,228 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 37 | 65 | 34 | 27.2% |
| As White | 66 | 19 | 40 | 7 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Gehmlich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Gehmlich's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 42 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 19.7% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 16.7% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Gehmlich usually continues Nc3 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gehmlich usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gehmlich usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Gehmlich usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Gehmlich usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Gehmlich usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 96.8% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 26.0% |
Marcel Gehmlich's chess games
All 136 games by Marcel Gehmlich in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 37 wins, 65 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 6/14/1 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Gernot Gauglitz | 2,400 | BL2-Ost 0304 | D11 |
| Nov 2004 | Manfred Schoeneberg | 2,326 | BL2-Ost 0405 | B85 |
| Dec 2018 | Steffen Weitzer | 2,278 | Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | D02 |
| Jan 2003 | Bernd Roeschlau | 2,275 | BL2-Ost 0304 | A16 |
| Jun 2000 | Robert Philipowski | 2,272 | ch-GER U18 | B59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U13 | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,178 |
| BL2-Ost 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 2 | 2,133 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,128 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Gehmlich's chess games?
136 games by Marcel Gehmlich, from Apr 2003 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 Marcel Gehmlich has played.
What does Marcel Gehmlich play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Marcel Gehmlich opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Gehmlich answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcel Gehmlich play as White?
As White, Marcel Gehmlich's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Gehmlich play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Gehmlich most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Marcel Gehmlich's FIDE rating?
Marcel Gehmlich is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Marcel Gehmlich played?
Our database contains 136 games by Marcel Gehmlich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 65 draws, 34 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Gehmlich?
136 games by Marcel Gehmlich 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.