Prepare against Gerben Van der Heide
NLD · World #71,565 classical · FIDE ID 1033050
When preparing against Gerben Van der Heide, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 37 games by Gerben Van der Heide, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerben Van der Heide's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerben Van der Heide 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 | 1,816 | 1,958 | Nov 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 27.0% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerben Van der Heide's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerben Van der Heide's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.1% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Heide usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Heide usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Heide usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Gerben Van der Heide's chess games
All 37 games by Gerben Van der Heide in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Kari Eloranta | 2,067 | 22nd Heart of Finland Open | B07 |
| Jul 2015 | Ralf Rache | 1,852 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B23 |
| Jan 2004 | Vaclav Stanek | 1,650 | 10th Plzen Open C | B07 |
| Aug 2018 | Pedro Maria Rebole Arbea | 1,602 | 6th Pontevedra Open B | B08 |
| Aug 2018 | Adan Carballido Bouzas | 1,539 | 6th Pontevedra Open B | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Plzen Open C | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,696 |
| 6th Pontevedra Open B | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,632 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,839 |
| 22nd Heart of Finland Open | 2012 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,913 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,765 |
| 10th Split Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,779 |
| 27th Pula Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,987 |
| 11th Oviedo Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,625 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerben Van der Heide's chess games?
37 games by Gerben Van der Heide, from Nov 2011 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 Gerben Van der Heide has played.
What does Gerben Van der Heide play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Gerben Van der Heide opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerben Van der Heide answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerben Van der Heide play as White?
As White, Gerben Van der Heide's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerben Van der Heide play as Black?
As Black, Gerben Van der Heide most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Gerben Van der Heide's FIDE rating?
Gerben Van der Heide is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Gerben Van der Heide played?
Our database contains 37 games by Gerben Van der Heide, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerben Van der Heide?
37 games by Gerben Van der Heide 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.