Prepare against Gerben Veltkamp
NLD · World #12,739 classical · FIDE ID 4631307
Our database contains 366 games by Gerben Veltkamp, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerben Veltkamp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerben Veltkamp 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 | 2,132 | 2,230 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,090 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 366 | 121 | 83 | 162 | 33.1% |
| As White | 173 | 59 | 41 | 73 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 193 | 62 | 42 | 89 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerben Veltkamp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerben Veltkamp's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 62.4% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 31 | 17.9% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 12 | 6.9% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Veltkamp usually continues c3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Veltkamp usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Veltkamp usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Veltkamp usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Veltkamp usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Veltkamp usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 86 | 98.9% | 45.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 70.4% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 27.2% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Gerben Veltkamp's chess games
All 366 games by Gerben Veltkamp 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: 121 wins, 83 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,546 | 10th Haarlem AKN Open | B23 |
| Jan 2020 | Thomas Roussel-Roozmon | 2,473 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | A58 |
| Dec 2010 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,458 | 21st Krakow Open | D11 |
| Jan 2017 | Stephen Jessel | 2,382 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | C00 |
| Dec 2005 | Stefan Van Blitterswijk | 2,379 | chT-NED 0506 | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS11 IM | 1996 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,201 |
| chT-BEL 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| chT-BEL 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 9 | 2,273 |
| Helmond Open | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,344 |
| chT-BEL 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,194 |
| chT-BEL 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerben Veltkamp's chess games?
366 games by Gerben Veltkamp, 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 Gerben Veltkamp has played.
What does Gerben Veltkamp play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Gerben Veltkamp opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerben Veltkamp answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Gerben Veltkamp play as White?
As White, Gerben Veltkamp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerben Veltkamp play as Black?
As Black, Gerben Veltkamp most often plays: Italian Game (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Gerben Veltkamp's FIDE rating?
Gerben Veltkamp is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Gerben Veltkamp played?
Our database contains 366 games by Gerben Veltkamp, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 83 draws, 162 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerben Veltkamp?
366 games by Gerben Veltkamp 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.