Prepare against Pierre Gengler
Luxembourg · World #13,434 classical · FIDE ID 4000714
Our database contains 319 games by Pierre Gengler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Gengler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Gengler 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 | 2,123 | 2,282 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,178 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,211 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 128 | 53 | 138 | 40.1% |
| As White | 164 | 78 | 33 | 53 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 155 | 50 | 20 | 85 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Gengler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Gengler's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 117 | 71.3% | 56.4% |
| g3 | 30 | 18.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 7.3% | 87.5% |
| b4 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gengler usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Gengler usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gengler usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.g3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gengler usually continues Bg2 (29.2% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Gengler usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gengler usually continues Bg2 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 84.8% | 33.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 43.9% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 28.1% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 12 | 21.1% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 7.0% | 75.0% |
Pierre Gengler's chess games
All 319 games by Pierre Gengler 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: 128 wins, 53 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 29 | 11/6/12 | 37.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Modern Defense | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Andrei Murariu | 2,503 | 16th chT-EU | B33 |
| Sep 2017 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,475 | Sanem IF Payroll Blitz | E91 |
| Oct 2013 | Jasper Broekmeulen | 2,435 | 29th EU-Cup | B35 |
| Mar 2017 | Fred Berend | 2,382 | chT-LUX 2016/17 | B06 |
| Jul 2001 | Laurent Guidarelli | 2,323 | ch-EU U20 | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,849 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 2,040 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,393 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,058 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,381 |
| 6th EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,269 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Gengler's chess games?
319 games by Pierre Gengler, 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 Pierre Gengler has played.
What does Pierre Gengler play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Pierre Gengler opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.g3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Gengler answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Pierre Gengler play as White?
As White, Pierre Gengler's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Gengler play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Gengler most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Pierre Gengler's FIDE rating?
Pierre Gengler is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Pierre Gengler played?
Our database contains 319 games by Pierre Gengler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 53 draws, 138 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Gengler?
319 games by Pierre Gengler 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.