Prepare against Siegmar Gottwald
DEU · World #116,605 classical · FIDE ID 12928631
When preparing against Siegmar Gottwald, expect 1.Nf3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Siegmar Gottwald, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Siegmar Gottwald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siegmar Gottwald 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 | 1,683 | 1,941 | Sep 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,675 | 1,756 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 4 | 25 | 31.0% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siegmar Gottwald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siegmar Gottwald's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 54.5% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gottwald usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gottwald usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Gottwald usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Gottwald usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gottwald usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gottwald usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Siegmar Gottwald's chess games
All 42 games by Siegmar Gottwald in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Paleface Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Arsim Hana | 2,050 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | A57 |
| Jan 2012 | Dietmar Schoenfeld | 2,030 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B45 |
| Jan 2011 | Hermann Eickhoff | 2,011 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | A39 |
| Jan 2011 | Peter Schwenteck | 1,887 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | A57 |
| Jan 2013 | Jan-Okke Rockmann | 1,766 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2015 | 13 | 2 | 1,553 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,991 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,789 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,786 |
| 4th Lingen Open | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,621 |
| 6th Werther Schloss Open B | 2000 | 4 | 1 | – |
| Oberliga NRW 9798 II | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,549 |
| Braunschweig Oker Cup | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siegmar Gottwald's chess games?
42 games by Siegmar Gottwald, from Sep 2011 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 Siegmar Gottwald has played.
What does Siegmar Gottwald play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Siegmar Gottwald opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siegmar Gottwald answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Siegmar Gottwald play as White?
As White, Siegmar Gottwald's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siegmar Gottwald play as Black?
As Black, Siegmar Gottwald most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Siegmar Gottwald's FIDE rating?
Siegmar Gottwald is currently rated 1,683 in classical chess and 1,675 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Siegmar Gottwald played?
Our database contains 42 games by Siegmar Gottwald, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 25 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siegmar Gottwald?
42 games by Siegmar Gottwald 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.