Prepare against Michael Gehlhar
DEU · World #65,139 classical · FIDE ID 4666232
When preparing against Michael Gehlhar, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 98 games by Michael Gehlhar, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Gehlhar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Gehlhar 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 | 1,838 | 1,947 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 11 | 55 | 32 | 11.2% |
| As White | 46 | 4 | 32 | 10 | 8.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 13.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Gehlhar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Gehlhar's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 67.4% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 26.1% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Gehlhar usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gehlhar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Gehlhar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gehlhar usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Gehlhar usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Gehlhar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 88.0% | 29.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 21 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Michael Gehlhar's chess games
All 98 games by Michael Gehlhar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 11 wins, 55 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 0/8/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 5/11/10 | 19.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Bernd Jung | 1,842 | 12th Rhein Main Open | D34 |
| Oct 2007 | Michael Wilke | 1,807 | 18th Goch Open | A86 |
| Jun 2010 | Marco Rolf | 1,515 | 13th Rhein Main Open | B12 |
| Jun 2007 | Dieter1 Frank | 1,505 | ch-Frankfurt | A81 |
| Sep 2013 | Irmtraud Kleinschmidt | 1,499 | 24th Goch Open | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2007 | 21 | 9 | 1,683 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,569 |
| 12th Rhein Main Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,893 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,698 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,730 |
| 19th Goch Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,702 |
| 18th Goch Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Gehlhar's chess games?
98 games by Michael Gehlhar, from Jan 2008 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 Gehlhar has played.
What does Michael Gehlhar play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Michael Gehlhar opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Gehlhar answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Gehlhar play as White?
As White, Michael Gehlhar's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Gehlhar play as Black?
As Black, Michael Gehlhar most often plays: Dutch Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Michael Gehlhar's FIDE rating?
Michael Gehlhar is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Michael Gehlhar played?
Our database contains 98 games by Michael Gehlhar, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 55 draws, 32 losses (11.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Gehlhar?
98 games by Michael Gehlhar 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.