Prepare against Gerard Welling
IM · NLD · World #6,279 classical · FIDE ID 1000446
Our database contains 1,234 games by Gerard Welling, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Welling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Welling 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 | 2,240 | 2,407 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,234 | 481 | 406 | 347 | 39.0% |
| As White | 613 | 258 | 207 | 148 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 621 | 223 | 199 | 199 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Welling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Welling's side.
First moves as White (613 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 235 | 38.3% | 63.8% |
| e4 | 184 | 30.0% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 7.2% | 42.0% |
| g3 | 41 | 6.7% | 51.2% |
| b3 | 38 | 6.2% | 43.4% |
| c4 | 21 | 3.4% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Welling usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Welling usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Welling usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Welling usually continues d3 (61.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Welling usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Welling usually continues Qe2 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 22.4% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 51 | 18.8% | 63.7% |
| e6 | 32 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 28 | 10.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 26 | 9.6% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 24 | 8.8% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 24.2% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 53 | 22.5% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 40 | 16.9% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 34 | 14.4% | 39.7% |
| d6 | 24 | 10.2% | 66.7% |
| b5 | 9 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
Gerard Welling's chess games
All 1,234 games by Gerard Welling in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 481 wins, 406 draws, 347 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 78 | 39/29/10 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 65 | 27/24/14 | 41.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 38 | 8/17/13 | 21.1% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 30 | 7/15/8 | 23.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| D05 | Colle System | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 94 | 44/20/30 | 46.8% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 36 | 12/12/12 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 30 | 10/13/7 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 13/9/3 | 52.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 22 | 3/8/11 | 13.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 12/3/1 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,629 | Gibraltar Masters | A37 |
| Jan 1994 | Valery A Loginov | 2,610 | Vienna Open | A11 |
| Nov 2006 | Vereslav S Eingorn | 2,591 | chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann 10th | A46 |
| Oct 2002 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,589 | 11th Monarch Assurance | D16 |
| Jan 1996 | Artashes Minasian | 2,580 | 12th Cappelle Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyngby Open | 1991 | 35 | 22 | 2,425 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2006 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,311 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,306 |
| Oslo Open | 2016 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,359 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 2,115 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1995 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,407 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 1992 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,499 |
| Australian Masters | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,432 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Welling's chess games?
1,234 games by Gerard Welling, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Welling has played.
What does Gerard Welling play on the first move as White?
Across 613 games with White in our database, Gerard Welling opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Welling answers 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Gerard Welling play as White?
As White, Gerard Welling's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (78 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (65 games, 41.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (38 games, 21.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 613 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Welling play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Welling most often plays: Modern Defense (94 games, 46.8% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 621 games.
What is Gerard Welling's FIDE rating?
Gerard Welling is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gerard Welling played?
Our database contains 1,234 games by Gerard Welling, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 481 wins, 406 draws, 347 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Welling?
1,234 games by Gerard Welling 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.