Prepare against Gert Jan Rauw
NLD · World #14,820 classical · FIDE ID 1002082
Our database contains 121 games by Gert Jan Rauw, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gert Jan Rauw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gert Jan Rauw 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 | 2,107 | 2,141 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 59 | 13 | 49 | 48.8% |
| As White | 65 | 34 | 8 | 23 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 25 | 5 | 26 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gert Jan Rauw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gert Jan Rauw's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 13.8% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rauw usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Rauw usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rauw usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (78% of these games) — Rauw usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Rauw usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 56.1% | 52.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 24.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 19.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Gert Jan Rauw's chess games
All 121 games by Gert Jan Rauw in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 59 wins, 13 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Iozefina Paulet | 2,312 | Groningen Open A | B92 |
| Dec 2008 | Laszlo Cako | 2,233 | Groningen Open A | C69 |
| Dec 2008 | Ewoud De Groote | 2,208 | Groningen Open A | B12 |
| Dec 2009 | Arjen Van Herwaarden | 2,162 | Groningen Open A | C04 |
| May 2009 | Milan Mostertman | 2,142 | ch-NED U17 | B71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Open A | 2009 | 25 | 9 | 2,016 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2009 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,159 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,557 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 1,762 |
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-NED Open U18 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| Enschede Open B U16 | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gert Jan Rauw's chess games?
121 games by Gert Jan Rauw, from Jul 2007 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 Jan Rauw has played.
What does Gert Jan Rauw play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Gert Jan Rauw opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gert Jan Rauw answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Gert Jan Rauw play as White?
As White, Gert Jan Rauw's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gert Jan Rauw play as Black?
As Black, Gert Jan Rauw most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Gert Jan Rauw's FIDE rating?
Gert Jan Rauw is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Gert Jan Rauw played?
Our database contains 121 games by Gert Jan Rauw, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 13 draws, 49 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gert Jan Rauw?
121 games by Gert Jan Rauw 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.