Prepare against Gerard De Winter
NLD · World #92,551 classical · FIDE ID 1027344
When preparing against Gerard De Winter, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 41 games by Gerard De Winter, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard De Winter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard De Winter 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 | 1,751 | 1,792 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,800 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 14.6% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard De Winter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard De Winter's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 70.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Winter usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Winter usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Gerard De Winter's chess games
All 41 games by Gerard De Winter in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 6 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Pascal Vandevoort | 2,300 | Bruges Open | B03 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Monte | 2,120 | Bruges Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,599 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 1,559 |
| 3rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,010 |
| 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,205 |
| Bruges Open | 1997 | 2 | 2 | 2,610 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,878 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,792 |
| 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard De Winter's chess games?
41 games by Gerard De Winter, from Sep 2010 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 Winter has played.
What does Gerard De Winter play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Gerard De Winter opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard De Winter answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Gerard De Winter play as White?
As White, Gerard De Winter's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard De Winter play as Black?
As Black, Gerard De Winter most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Gerard De Winter's FIDE rating?
Gerard De Winter is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Gerard De Winter played?
Our database contains 41 games by Gerard De Winter, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (14.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard De Winter?
41 games by Gerard De Winter 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.