Prepare against Gert Legemaat
NLD · World #9,027 classical · FIDE ID 1004743
Our database contains 92 games by Gert Legemaat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gert Legemaat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gert Legemaat 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 | 2,185 | 2,246 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,221 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 32 | 26 | 34 | 34.8% |
| As White | 48 | 11 | 22 | 15 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 21 | 4 | 19 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gert Legemaat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gert Legemaat's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 47.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 16.7% | 31.3% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Legemaat usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Legemaat usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Legemaat usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Legemaat usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Legemaat usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (30% of these games) — Legemaat usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 12 | 52.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 34.8% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Gert Legemaat's chess games
All 92 games by Gert Legemaat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 26 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Stewart G Haslinger | 2,548 | Delft Prinsenstad Open A | A41 |
| Nov 1995 | Hans Klip | 2,340 | 51st ch-NED sf | C10 |
| Apr 2011 | Lennart Ootes | 2,266 | Delft Prinsenstad Open A | C10 |
| Jan 2008 | John G Nicholson | 2,183 | Delft Prinsenstad Open A | B00 |
| Feb 2006 | Stefan Johann | 2,180 | 66th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delft Prinsenstad Open A | 2012 | 16 | 8 | 2,230 |
| The Hague AEGON | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| 51st ch-NED sf | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,267 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,136 |
| Soest Open | 1995 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| 26th Geraardsbergen Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,917 |
| 7th Delft Prinsenstad Open A | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gert Legemaat's chess games?
92 games by Gert Legemaat, from Apr 2003 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 Legemaat has played.
What does Gert Legemaat play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Gert Legemaat opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gert Legemaat answers 1...Nc6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Gert Legemaat play as White?
As White, Gert Legemaat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gert Legemaat play as Black?
As Black, Gert Legemaat most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Gert Legemaat's FIDE rating?
Gert Legemaat is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Gert Legemaat played?
Our database contains 92 games by Gert Legemaat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 26 draws, 34 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gert Legemaat?
92 games by Gert Legemaat 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.