Prepare against Gert De Rooij
NLD · World #36,359 classical · FIDE ID 1011030
Our database contains 45 games by Gert De Rooij, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gert De Rooij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gert De Rooij 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 | 1,952 | 2,003 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gert De Rooij's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gert De Rooij's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Rooij usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Rooij usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Rooij usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Gert De Rooij's chess games
All 45 games by Gert De Rooij in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jan Hania | 2,355 | chTB-NED 9495 | A16 |
| Jan 1992 | Stan Van Gisbergen | 2,310 | Den Bosch Open | A46 |
| Jan 1996 | Robert Mol | 2,155 | chT-NED 9697 | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,221 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,390 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 7 | 3 | 2,167 |
| Den Bosch Open | 1992 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,415 |
| Rosmalen BK Open | 1993 | 6 | 3 | 2,440 |
| ch-NED Open | 1992 | 3 | 0 | 2,015 |
| NED tt | 1996 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Dieren Open | 1991 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gert De Rooij's chess games?
45 games by Gert De Rooij, from Apr 2015 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 De Rooij has played.
What does Gert De Rooij play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Gert De Rooij opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gert De Rooij answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gert De Rooij play as White?
As White, Gert De Rooij's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gert De Rooij play as Black?
As Black, Gert De Rooij most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Gert De Rooij's FIDE rating?
Gert De Rooij is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Gert De Rooij played?
Our database contains 45 games by Gert De Rooij, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gert De Rooij?
45 games by Gert De Rooij 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.