Prepare against Richard Gerber
IM · CHE · World #7,599 classical · FIDE ID 1300652
When preparing against Richard Gerber, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 772 games by Richard Gerber, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Richard Gerber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Gerber 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 | 2,213 | 2,423 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,318 | 2,448 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,398 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 772 | 297 | 226 | 249 | 38.5% |
| As White | 379 | 167 | 109 | 103 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 393 | 130 | 117 | 146 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Gerber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Gerber's side.
First moves as White (379 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 268 | 70.7% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 70 | 18.5% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 30 | 7.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gerber usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gerber usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gerber usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Gerber usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gerber usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Gerber usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 69.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 26 | 15.0% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 15 | 8.7% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.9% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 99 | 65.6% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 32 | 21.2% | 40.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.6% | 62.5% |
Richard Gerber's chess games
All 772 games by Richard Gerber in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 297 wins, 226 draws, 249 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 49 | 19/12/18 | 38.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 37 | 17/11/9 | 45.9% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 13/7/5 | 52.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 15/6/2 | 65.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 44 | 16/9/19 | 36.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 8/10/14 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 10/8/13 | 32.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 23 | 5/6/12 | 21.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| E68 | English Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Vadim Milov | 2,692 | chT-SUI | B07 |
| Jan 1999 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,673 | chT-SUI | E54 |
| Jan 1999 | Artur Jussupow | 2,641 | chT-SUI | A92 |
| Dec 2006 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,628 | 1st Illes Medes Open | E42 |
| Jan 1999 | Alexander Graf | 2,616 | Geneve Open | D48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 167 | 97 | 2,393 |
| Geneve Open | 2005 | 89 | 47.5 | 2,418 |
| ch-SUI | 2009 | 53 | 22.5 | 2,293 |
| Geneve | 2007 | 19 | 5 | 2,267 |
| Cannes Open | 1996 | 18 | 9 | 2,457 |
| Crans Montana Open | 2001 | 17 | 10 | 2,466 |
| Lenk Open | 2011 | 17 | 13 | 2,504 |
| Biel Credis | 1996 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,265 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Joseph G. Gallagher (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Gerber's chess games?
772 games by Richard Gerber, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Richard Gerber has played.
What does Richard Gerber play on the first move as White?
Across 379 games with White in our database, Richard Gerber opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Gerber answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Richard Gerber play as White?
As White, Richard Gerber's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (49 games, 38.8% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (25 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 379 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Gerber play as Black?
As Black, Richard Gerber most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (31 games, 32.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 393 games.
What is Richard Gerber's FIDE rating?
Richard Gerber is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,318 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Richard Gerber played?
Our database contains 772 games by Richard Gerber, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 297 wins, 226 draws, 249 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Gerber?
772 games by Richard Gerber 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.