Prepare against Marco Gaehler
FM · CHE · World #4,304 classical · FIDE ID 1310089
Our database contains 298 games by Marco Gaehler, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marco Gaehler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Gaehler 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 | 2,294 | 2,392 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 110 | 66 | 122 | 36.9% |
| As White | 150 | 57 | 37 | 56 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 148 | 53 | 29 | 66 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Gaehler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Gaehler's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 62.7% | 46.3% |
| g3 | 45 | 30.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Gaehler usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gaehler usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gaehler usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 30% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gaehler usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Gaehler usually continues Bg2 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gaehler usually continues Bg2 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 83.9% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 49.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 27.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Marco Gaehler's chess games
All 298 games by Marco Gaehler in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 110 wins, 66 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 35 | 14/11/10 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Robert Fontaine | 2,565 | chT-SUI | A11 |
| Aug 2011 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,519 | 26th Universiad Men | C02 |
| Aug 2011 | Anuar Ismagambetov | 2,505 | 26th Universiad Men | D30 |
| Mar 2026 | Joseph Girel | 2,486 | SGM 2025-2026 | A40 |
| Apr 2016 | Ioannis Georgiadis | 2,484 | chT-SUI | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 110 | 50.5 | 2,336 |
| 11th WUCC Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,449 |
| ch-SUI | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,330 |
| 12th ch-World University | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,275 |
| 27th Universiad Men | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
| 13th ch-World University | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-SUI U16 | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 1,928 |
| ch-SUI HT | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Gaehler's chess games?
298 games by Marco Gaehler, from Jan 2004 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 Marco Gaehler has played.
What does Marco Gaehler play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Marco Gaehler opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.g3 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Gaehler answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Marco Gaehler play as White?
As White, Marco Gaehler's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Gaehler play as Black?
As Black, Marco Gaehler most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Marco Gaehler's FIDE rating?
Marco Gaehler is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Marco Gaehler played?
Our database contains 298 games by Marco Gaehler, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 66 draws, 122 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Gaehler?
298 games by Marco Gaehler 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.