Prepare against Theo-Heinz Gollasch
DEU · World #40,647 classical · FIDE ID 4643488
Our database contains 388 games by Theo-Heinz Gollasch, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Theo-Heinz Gollasch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo-Heinz Gollasch 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 | 1,932 | 2,171 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 153 | 115 | 120 | 39.4% |
| As White | 193 | 86 | 55 | 52 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 195 | 67 | 60 | 68 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo-Heinz Gollasch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo-Heinz Gollasch's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 163 | 84.5% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 6.2% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.6% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 61.3% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Gollasch usually continues g3 (60.4% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Gollasch usually continues g3 (62.8% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Gollasch usually continues g3 (47.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gollasch usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gollasch usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 65.8% | 58.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 21.5% | 58.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 65.7% | 57.6% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 21.4% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Theo-Heinz Gollasch's chess games
All 388 games by Theo-Heinz Gollasch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 153 wins, 115 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 80 | 37/20/23 | 46.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A14 | Catalan | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Hauke Reddmann | 2,295 | Hamburg HSK-Elo | D71 |
| Nov 2004 | Stanislav Zhelesny | 2,274 | 14th Wch Seniors | D94 |
| Jan 1996 | Erich Maahs | 2,250 | ch-Hamburg | D02 |
| Feb 2020 | Werner Szenetra | 2,221 | 36th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A41 |
| Nov 2003 | David Geffrey Meier | 2,216 | Hamburg-ch Qual | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2018 | 49 | 34 | 1,989 |
| ch-Hamburg int | 2003 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,154 |
| 14th Wch Seniors | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,156 |
| 18th ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,096 |
| 26th ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,901 |
| 10th chT-EU Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,899 |
| Hamburg HSK-Elo | 1991 | 9 | 2 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theo-Heinz Gollasch's chess games?
388 games by Theo-Heinz Gollasch, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Theo-Heinz Gollasch has played.
What does Theo-Heinz Gollasch play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Theo-Heinz Gollasch opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo-Heinz Gollasch answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Theo-Heinz Gollasch play as White?
As White, Theo-Heinz Gollasch's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (80 games, 46.3% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theo-Heinz Gollasch play as Black?
As Black, Theo-Heinz Gollasch most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Theo-Heinz Gollasch's FIDE rating?
Theo-Heinz Gollasch is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Theo-Heinz Gollasch played?
Our database contains 388 games by Theo-Heinz Gollasch, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 115 draws, 120 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theo-Heinz Gollasch?
388 games by Theo-Heinz Gollasch 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.