Prepare against Oliver Gesing
DEU · World #15,540 classical · FIDE ID 4663047
Our database contains 286 games by Oliver Gesing, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Gesing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Gesing 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 | 2,100 | 2,209 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,139 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,147 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 84 | 96 | 106 | 29.4% |
| As White | 146 | 49 | 47 | 50 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 140 | 35 | 49 | 56 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Gesing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Gesing's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 142 | 97.3% | 48.9% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Gesing usually continues Nc3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gesing usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gesing usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gesing usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Gesing usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 96.4% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
Oliver Gesing's chess games
All 286 games by Oliver Gesing in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 84 wins, 96 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 52 | 15/14/23 | 28.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 49 | 8/16/25 | 16.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 6/6/16 | 21.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Michael Prusikin | 2,485 | Regionalliga SO 1415 | C13 |
| Jan 1992 | Igors Rausis | 2,460 | Nimes Open | C44 |
| Apr 1997 | Emil Anka | 2,400 | Landesliga Sued 9697 | B25 |
| Oct 2002 | Bernhard Schippan | 2,301 | 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C44 |
| Jul 2001 | Ulrich Rohde | 2,285 | Hyeres Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bischwiller Open | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,359 |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,393 |
| Regionalliga SO 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,096 |
| Regionalliga SO 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,064 |
| Regionalliga SO 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| Regionalliga SO 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,158 |
| Landesliga Sued 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,131 |
| BL2-Sued 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Gesing's chess games?
286 games by Oliver Gesing, from Apr 2003 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 Oliver Gesing has played.
What does Oliver Gesing play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Oliver Gesing opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Gesing answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Oliver Gesing play as White?
As White, Oliver Gesing's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (52 games, 28.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Gesing play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Gesing most often plays: Slav Defense (49 games, 16.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (28 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Oliver Gesing's FIDE rating?
Oliver Gesing is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Oliver Gesing played?
Our database contains 286 games by Oliver Gesing, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 96 draws, 106 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Gesing?
286 games by Oliver Gesing 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.