Prepare against Ronny Gaerths
FM · DEU · World #14,097 classical · FIDE ID 4618890
Our database contains 251 games by Ronny Gaerths, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ronny Gaerths's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronny Gaerths 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 | 2,115 | 2,294 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,139 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 89 | 106 | 56 | 35.5% |
| As White | 123 | 49 | 50 | 24 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 128 | 40 | 56 | 32 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronny Gaerths's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronny Gaerths's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 53.7% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 21.1% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 12.2% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 8.9% | 45.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Gaerths usually continues Bg5 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gaerths usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Gaerths usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Gaerths usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Gaerths usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Gaerths usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 49.1% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 13 | 24.5% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 9 | 17.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 28.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Ronny Gaerths's chess games
All 251 games by Ronny Gaerths 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: 89 wins, 106 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Jakob Meister | 2,494 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | A20 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Panzer | 2,420 | BL2-Nord 9495 | C16 |
| Jan 1993 | Manfred Hermann | 2,395 | BL2-Nord 9394 | D02 |
| Apr 2004 | Dirk Paulsen | 2,376 | ch-Berlin | C00 |
| Jan 2001 | Markus Dyballa | 2,355 | Oberliga Nord O 0001 | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 2,181 |
| ch-Berlin | 2004 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,313 |
| Berlin Open 04 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,121 |
| 4th Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,270 |
| BL2-Nord 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,486 |
| BL2-Nord 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,176 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronny Gaerths's chess games?
251 games by Ronny Gaerths, 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 Ronny Gaerths has played.
What does Ronny Gaerths play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Ronny Gaerths opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronny Gaerths answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ronny Gaerths play as White?
As White, Ronny Gaerths's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronny Gaerths play as Black?
As Black, Ronny Gaerths most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Rat Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Ronny Gaerths's FIDE rating?
Ronny Gaerths is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ronny Gaerths played?
Our database contains 251 games by Ronny Gaerths, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 106 draws, 56 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronny Gaerths?
251 games by Ronny Gaerths 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.