Prepare against Gerard De Geus
NLD · World #25,097 classical · FIDE ID 1028928
When preparing against Gerard De Geus, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Gerard De Geus, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard De Geus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard De Geus 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 | 2,017 | 2,053 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 31 | 11 | 15 | 54.4% |
| As White | 29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 53.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard De Geus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard De Geus's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 93.1% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Geus usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Geus usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Geus usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Geus usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 70.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Gerard De Geus's chess games
All 57 games by Gerard De Geus in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 31 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem ACCOM Open | 1991 | 30 | 19.5 | 2,383 |
| Alkmaar Open B | 1984 | 20 | 13.5 | – |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open B | 1985 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard De Geus's chess games?
57 games by Gerard De Geus, from Dec 2012 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 Gerard De Geus has played.
What does Gerard De Geus play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Gerard De Geus opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard De Geus answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerard De Geus play as White?
As White, Gerard De Geus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard De Geus play as Black?
As Black, Gerard De Geus most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Gerard De Geus's FIDE rating?
Gerard De Geus is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Gerard De Geus played?
Our database contains 57 games by Gerard De Geus, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (54.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard De Geus?
57 games by Gerard De Geus 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.