Prepare against Gerard Harbers
NLD · World #43,135 classical · FIDE ID 1033204
Our database contains 44 games by Gerard Harbers, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Harbers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Harbers 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 | 1,921 | 1,939 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 6 | 29 | 9 | 13.6% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 21 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 4.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Harbers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Harbers's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Harbers usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Harbers usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Harbers usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Gerard Harbers's chess games
All 44 games by Gerard Harbers in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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, 29 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Michael Frie | 1,882 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1516 | B01 |
| Oct 2017 | Jens Waltermann | 1,842 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1718 | D02 |
| Apr 2016 | Georg Wetterau | 1,814 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1516 | C88 |
| Nov 2015 | Daniel Moor | 1,774 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1516 | B01 |
| Nov 2014 | Regobert Eijkelkamp | 1,668 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1415 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,660 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,761 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,663 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,694 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga Gr2 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,888 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1617 | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Harbers's chess games?
44 games by Gerard Harbers, from Apr 2015 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 Harbers has played.
What does Gerard Harbers play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Gerard Harbers opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Harbers answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerard Harbers play as White?
As White, Gerard Harbers's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Harbers play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Harbers most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Gerard Harbers's FIDE rating?
Gerard Harbers is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Gerard Harbers played?
Our database contains 44 games by Gerard Harbers, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 29 draws, 9 losses (13.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Harbers?
44 games by Gerard Harbers 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.