Prepare against Bart Gijswijt
FM · NLD · World #4,821 classical · FIDE ID 1009435
Our database contains 79 games by Bart Gijswijt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bart Gijswijt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bart Gijswijt 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 | 2,278 | 2,387 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 20 | 31 | 28 | 25.3% |
| As White | 40 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bart Gijswijt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bart Gijswijt's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 97.5% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Gijswijt usually continues c4 (39.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Gijswijt usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Gijswijt usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gijswijt usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
Bart Gijswijt's chess games
All 79 games by Bart Gijswijt 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: 20 wins, 31 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Li Riemersma | 2,460 | Haarlem Masters | D35 |
| Aug 2009 | Christian Richter | 2,417 | Haarlem BDO-B | E94 |
| Aug 2011 | Fred Slingerland | 2,390 | Haarlem BDO-B | D21 |
| May 2025 | F Kroeze | 2,375 | TCh-NED Cup | B11 |
| Aug 2010 | Stefan Kuipers | 2,354 | Haarlem BDO-B | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem BDO-B | 2011 | 45 | 19.5 | 2,223 |
| Haarlem Masters | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 2,384 |
| Dutch League 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,270 |
| TCh-NED Cup | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,628 |
| 40th ECC Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,252 |
| Haarlem Nova College Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 2,153 |
| TCh-NED Cup TB | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,081 |
| KNSB Competitie 2024/2025 - Ronde 2 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bart Gijswijt's chess games?
79 games by Bart Gijswijt, 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 Bart Gijswijt has played.
What does Bart Gijswijt play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Bart Gijswijt opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bart Gijswijt answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Bart Gijswijt play as White?
As White, Bart Gijswijt's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bart Gijswijt play as Black?
As Black, Bart Gijswijt most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Bart Gijswijt's FIDE rating?
Bart Gijswijt is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Bart Gijswijt played?
Our database contains 79 games by Bart Gijswijt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 31 draws, 28 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bart Gijswijt?
79 games by Bart Gijswijt 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.