Prepare against Michael Gaertner
DEU · World #99,271 classical · FIDE ID 16201531
When preparing against Michael Gaertner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Michael Gaertner, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Gaertner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Gaertner 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 | 1,732 | 1,866 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 27.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Gaertner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Gaertner's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gaertner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Gaertner's chess games
All 33 games by Michael Gaertner in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Frank Rehder | 1,877 | 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B80 |
| Feb 2017 | Wilfried Wolf | 1,702 | 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | C45 |
| Feb 2016 | Werner Scholz | 1,692 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | E12 |
| Jan 2016 | Werner Krause | 1,652 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | C40 |
| Feb 2018 | Helmut Bremer | 1,589 | 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,690 |
| 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,549 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,748 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Gaertner's chess games?
33 games by Michael Gaertner, from Mar 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 Michael Gaertner has played.
What does Michael Gaertner play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Michael Gaertner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Gaertner answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Gaertner play as White?
As White, Michael Gaertner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Gaertner play as Black?
As Black, Michael Gaertner most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Michael Gaertner's FIDE rating?
Michael Gaertner is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Michael Gaertner played?
Our database contains 33 games by Michael Gaertner, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Gaertner?
33 games by Michael Gaertner 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.