Prepare against Mathias Gehrke
DEU · World #72,107 classical · FIDE ID 12907464
When preparing against Mathias Gehrke, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%).
Our database contains 144 games by Mathias Gehrke, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mathias Gehrke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathias Gehrke 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 | 1,814 | 1,898 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,858 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,854 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 55 | 28 | 61 | 38.2% |
| As White | 67 | 29 | 16 | 22 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 26 | 12 | 39 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathias Gehrke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathias Gehrke's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 70.1% | 58.5% |
| e4 | 17 | 25.4% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Gehrke usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Gehrke usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gehrke usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gehrke usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Gehrke usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gehrke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 21.1% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 42.3% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Mathias Gehrke's chess games
All 144 games by Mathias Gehrke in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 55 wins, 28 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D32 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | M. Lang | 2,315 | ch-GER district | C02 |
| May 2014 | Dennis Schmidt | 2,071 | Hannover Ihme Cup | D11 |
| Jul 2012 | Minh Duc Ngo | 1,984 | 4th Lingen Open | D05 |
| Oct 2019 | Philip Reimer | 1,952 | ch-Hannover Bezirks A | B09 |
| Oct 2018 | Michael Engelking | 1,913 | ch-Hannover Bezirk B | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Hannover | 2016 | 28 | 15.5 | 1,734 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2019 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,722 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk B | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 1,730 |
| chC-Hannover | 2015 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| Hannover Bezirks Open | 2019 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,758 |
| ch-GER district | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,372 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,384 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirks A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathias Gehrke's chess games?
144 games by Mathias Gehrke, from Sep 2011 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 Mathias Gehrke has played.
What does Mathias Gehrke play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Mathias Gehrke opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathias Gehrke answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mathias Gehrke play as White?
As White, Mathias Gehrke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathias Gehrke play as Black?
As Black, Mathias Gehrke most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Mathias Gehrke's FIDE rating?
Mathias Gehrke is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Mathias Gehrke played?
Our database contains 144 games by Mathias Gehrke, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 28 draws, 61 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathias Gehrke?
144 games by Mathias Gehrke 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.