Prepare against Gerard Grotenhuis
NLD · World #87,873 classical · FIDE ID 1008757
When preparing against Gerard Grotenhuis, expect 1.b3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 33.8% over 65 games.
Our database contains 151 games by Gerard Grotenhuis, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Grotenhuis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Grotenhuis 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 | 1,765 | 2,125 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 66 | 26 | 59 | 43.7% |
| As White | 73 | 25 | 14 | 34 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 78 | 41 | 12 | 25 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Grotenhuis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Grotenhuis's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 65 | 89.0% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 89% of White games, 43.1% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Grotenhuis usually continues Bb2 (40.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Grotenhuis usually continues e3 (31.8% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Grotenhuis usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Grotenhuis usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Grotenhuis usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 58.8% | 67.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 17.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 93.3% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Gerard Grotenhuis's chess games
All 151 games by Gerard Grotenhuis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 66 wins, 26 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 65 | 22/12/31 | 33.8% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Helmut Haselhorst | 2,173 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | C01 |
| Oct 1993 | Ton Ellenbroek | 2,125 | 49th ch-NED sf | A00 |
| Sep 2019 | Matthias Graelken | 2,022 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1920 | A09 |
| Oct 2005 | Johannes Hoeing | 1,978 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0506 | B11 |
| Mar 2007 | Hubert Weber | 1,949 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49th ch-NED sf | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,933 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,817 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 7 | 2,127 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,065 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Amateurs Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,851 |
| ch-SBO | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Grotenhuis's chess games?
151 games by Gerard Grotenhuis, from Oct 2008 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 Grotenhuis has played.
What does Gerard Grotenhuis play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Gerard Grotenhuis opens with 1.b3 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Grotenhuis answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Gerard Grotenhuis play as White?
As White, Gerard Grotenhuis's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (65 games, 33.8% win rate); Dunst Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Grotenhuis play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Grotenhuis most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Albin Countergambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Gerard Grotenhuis's FIDE rating?
Gerard Grotenhuis is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Gerard Grotenhuis played?
Our database contains 151 games by Gerard Grotenhuis, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 26 draws, 59 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Grotenhuis?
151 games by Gerard Grotenhuis 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.