Prepare against Gert Both
NLD · World #53,074 classical · FIDE ID 1019287
Our database contains 51 games by Gert Both, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gert Both's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gert Both 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 | 1,881 | 2,144 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,989 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 27.5% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gert Both's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gert Both's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 84.6% | 34.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Both usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Both usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Both usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Both usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Both usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Gert Both's chess games
All 51 games by Gert Both in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 14 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Inigo Alonso Aranzabal | 2,052 | 34th San Sebastian Open | B22 |
| Jul 2006 | Kenny Rivalin | 1,980 | 21st Avoine Open | B49 |
| Jul 2015 | Cornelius Ippel | 1,830 | 09th Leiden LCT Open B | A00 |
| May 2008 | Paolo Gnetti | 1,778 | Porto Mannu Open | B40 |
| Jul 2016 | Pieter Sandijck | 1,768 | 10th Leiden Open A | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,774 |
| 12th Leiden Open B | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,903 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,051 |
| 34th San Sebastian Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,058 |
| 22nd EU-ch Seniors 65 | 2023 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,726 |
| 09th Leiden LCT Open B | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,827 |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gert Both's chess games?
51 games by Gert Both, from Oct 2005 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 Gert Both has played.
What does Gert Both play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Gert Both opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gert Both answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Gert Both play as White?
As White, Gert Both's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gert Both play as Black?
As Black, Gert Both most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Gert Both's FIDE rating?
Gert Both is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Gert Both played?
Our database contains 51 games by Gert Both, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gert Both?
51 games by Gert Both 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.