Prepare against Gerard Roufs
NLD · World #36,438 classical · FIDE ID 1023012
When preparing against Gerard Roufs, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 41 games by Gerard Roufs, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Roufs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Roufs 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 | 1,952 | 2,026 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 19.5% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 18.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2025): 192 rated games against 167 different opponents, across 69 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 192 | 49 | 83 | 60 | 25.5% | 2,011 | 1,972 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 90 | 13 | 40 | 37 | 14.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 52 | 20 | 24 | 8 | 38.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 15 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,991 | 1,591 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1,990 | 1,890 |
| 2016 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 1,951 | 1,930 |
| 2015 | 25 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 1,946 | 1,946 |
| 2014 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2,009 | 1,917 |
| 2013 | 23 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 2,022 | 1,931 |
| 2012 | 26 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 2,099 | 2,042 |
| 2011 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 2,055 | 2,055 |
| 2010 | 24 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 2,006 | 2,006 |
| 2009 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1,958 | 2,038 |
| 2008 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2,109 | 2,109 |
| 2007 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1,994 | 1,754 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Roufs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Roufs's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Roufs usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Roufs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Roufs usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Roufs usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Roufs usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Roufs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Gerard Roufs's chess games
All 41 games by Gerard Roufs in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Oct 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: 8 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Torben Koehnke | 2,073 | Maastricht Limburg Open | B49 |
| May 2008 | Orgilbold Suhbat | 2,001 | Maastricht Limburg Open | B47 |
| May 2010 | Yuri Eijk | 1,966 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | D26 |
| May 2010 | Ulrich Kuck | 1,951 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A43 |
| May 2010 | Ronny Willen | 1,899 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,797 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,830 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2011 | 6 | 1 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Roufs's chess games?
41 games by Gerard Roufs, from Jul 2008 to Oct 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 Gerard Roufs has played.
What does Gerard Roufs play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Gerard Roufs opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Roufs answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Gerard Roufs play as White?
As White, Gerard Roufs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Roufs play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Roufs most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Gerard Roufs's FIDE rating?
Gerard Roufs is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Gerard Roufs played?
Our database contains 41 games by Gerard Roufs, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses (19.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Roufs?
41 games by Gerard Roufs 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.