Prepare against Gerard Van Otten
NLD · World #18,725 classical · FIDE ID 1007955
Our database contains 33 games by Gerard Van Otten, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Van Otten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Van Otten 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 | 2,068 | 2,125 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 24.2% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Van Otten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Van Otten's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Otten usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Otten usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Otten usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Gerard Van Otten's chess games
All 33 games by Gerard Van Otten in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B65 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Jeroen Bosch van Rosenthal | 2,076 | Dieren Open A | D13 |
| Oct 2000 | Zbigniew Gorecki | 2,005 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 2,043 |
| Limburg Open U18 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,167 |
| Zwolle KPMG Open | 2001 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,263 |
| Dieren Open A | 2001 | 2 | 2 | 2,476 |
| Windesheim Open | 2002 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Zwolle Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Van Otten's chess games?
33 games by Gerard Van Otten, from Apr 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 Gerard Van Otten has played.
What does Gerard Van Otten play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Gerard Van Otten opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Van Otten answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerard Van Otten play as White?
As White, Gerard Van Otten's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Van Otten play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Van Otten most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Gerard Van Otten's FIDE rating?
Gerard Van Otten is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gerard Van Otten played?
Our database contains 33 games by Gerard Van Otten, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Van Otten?
33 games by Gerard Van Otten 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.