Prepare against Michael Gerst
DEU · World #30,500 classical · FIDE ID 24681113
Our database contains 194 games by Michael Gerst, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Gerst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Gerst 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 | 1,983 | 2,066 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 44 | 91 | 59 | 22.7% |
| As White | 92 | 27 | 41 | 24 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 102 | 17 | 50 | 35 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Gerst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Gerst's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 75.0% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 16.3% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Gerst usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gerst usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Gerst usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gerst usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gerst usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gerst usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 71.8% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 25.6% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 84.4% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
Michael Gerst's chess games
All 194 games by Michael Gerst in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 44 wins, 91 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A27 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A74 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Michael Babar | 2,160 | Ruhrgebiet VK1-chT 9596 | A86 |
| Mar 2011 | Heinz Georg | 2,143 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | A88 |
| Oct 2016 | Marcell Aulich | 2,124 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1617 | B80 |
| Dec 2009 | Heinz-Dieter Gierse | 2,120 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | A04 |
| Oct 2009 | Ingo Boehm | 2,111 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 1,890 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,049 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1-chT 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,827 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group3 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,970 |
| NRW Class1 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Gerst's chess games?
194 games by Michael Gerst, from Jul 2012 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 Gerst has played.
What does Michael Gerst play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Michael Gerst opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Gerst answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Michael Gerst play as White?
As White, Michael Gerst's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Gerst play as Black?
As Black, Michael Gerst most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Michael Gerst's FIDE rating?
Michael Gerst is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Michael Gerst played?
Our database contains 194 games by Michael Gerst, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 91 draws, 59 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Gerst?
194 games by Michael Gerst 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.