Prepare against Gerrit Prakken
FM · NLD · World #8,822 classical · FIDE ID 1004018
Our database contains 302 games by Gerrit Prakken, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerrit Prakken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerrit Prakken 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 | 2,189 | 2,286 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 302 | 100 | 119 | 82 | 33.1% |
| As White | 147 | 52 | 61 | 33 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 155 | 48 | 58 | 49 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerrit Prakken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerrit Prakken's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 81.6% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 17.7% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Prakken usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Prakken usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Prakken usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Prakken usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Prakken usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Prakken usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 61.1% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 25 | 34.7% | 44.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 74.5% | 52.9% |
| f5 | 8 | 17.0% | 81.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Gerrit Prakken's chess games
All 302 games by Gerrit Prakken 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: 100 wins, 119 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 36 | 11/16/9 | 30.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 6/5/1 | 46.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A99 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2004 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,516 | 07th Naujac Open | D47 |
| Jul 2000 | Drazen Sermek | 2,514 | Pardubice KB Open | A43 |
| Jul 2010 | Dmitry Stets | 2,478 | 1st Vaujany Open | E97 |
| Oct 2009 | Clovis Vernay | 2,458 | 9th Rohde Open | A09 |
| May 2011 | Igor Glek | 2,424 | 1st Otranto Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 27 | 14 | 2,152 |
| Olomouc Proclient Cup | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,448 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,302 |
| 1st Otranto Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| Gjovik Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,180 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,373 |
| 28th Arco Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,278 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerrit Prakken's chess games?
302 games by Gerrit Prakken, 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 Gerrit Prakken has played.
What does Gerrit Prakken play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Gerrit Prakken opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerrit Prakken answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Gerrit Prakken play as White?
As White, Gerrit Prakken's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerrit Prakken play as Black?
As Black, Gerrit Prakken most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Gerrit Prakken's FIDE rating?
Gerrit Prakken is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Gerrit Prakken played?
Our database contains 302 games by Gerrit Prakken, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 119 draws, 82 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerrit Prakken?
302 games by Gerrit Prakken 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.