Prepare against Gerald Grodent
Belgium · World #43,801 classical · FIDE ID 204633
Our database contains 31 games by Gerald Grodent, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Grodent's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald Grodent 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 | 1,918 | 2,113 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 2,015 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 2,090 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 35.5% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Grodent's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Grodent's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Grodent usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Grodent usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Grodent usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Grodent usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Grodent usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Grodent usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Gerald Grodent's chess games
All 31 games by Gerald Grodent in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Astrid Barbier | 1,842 | Charleroi Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huy Open | 1992 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,490 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,127 |
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,908 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 1992 | 1 | 0 | 2,105 |
| chT-BEL 0809 | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,979 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Grodent's chess games?
31 games by Gerald Grodent, from Jul 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 Gerald Grodent has played.
What does Gerald Grodent play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Gerald Grodent opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Grodent answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Gerald Grodent play as White?
As White, Gerald Grodent's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Grodent play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Grodent most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Gerald Grodent's FIDE rating?
Gerald Grodent is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Gerald Grodent played?
Our database contains 31 games by Gerald Grodent, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Grodent?
31 games by Gerald Grodent 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.