Prepare against Gert-Michiel De Niet
NLD · World #19,644 classical · FIDE ID 1006100
When preparing against Gert-Michiel De Niet, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 72 games by Gert-Michiel De Niet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gert-Michiel De Niet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gert-Michiel De Niet 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 | 2,060 | 2,212 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,127 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 26 | 15 | 31 | 36.1% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gert-Michiel De Niet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gert-Michiel De Niet's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 97.0% | 54.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Niet usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Niet usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Niet usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Niet usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Gert-Michiel De Niet's chess games
All 72 games by Gert-Michiel De Niet 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D75 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Johan Van Mil | 2,435 | chT-NED | A08 |
| Jan 1997 | Robert Bellin | 2,400 | Dieren Open | C03 |
| Jan 1997 | John Van Baarle | 2,305 | Dieren Open | B22 |
| Jan 1998 | Theo Dekker | 2,215 | Dieren Open | E11 |
| Jan 1997 | Elwin Osterwald | 2,160 | Dieren Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 1998 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2010 | 13 | 8 | 2,070 |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,220 |
| Leiden Open A 13th | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,965 |
| 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| 6th Haarlem AKN Open | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 1,818 |
| Hengelo Open A | 1992 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1993 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gert-Michiel De Niet's chess games?
72 games by Gert-Michiel De Niet, 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-Michiel De Niet has played.
What does Gert-Michiel De Niet play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Gert-Michiel De Niet opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gert-Michiel De Niet answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gert-Michiel De Niet play as White?
As White, Gert-Michiel De Niet's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gert-Michiel De Niet play as Black?
As Black, Gert-Michiel De Niet most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Gert-Michiel De Niet's FIDE rating?
Gert-Michiel De Niet is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (May 2019).
How many games has Gert-Michiel De Niet played?
Our database contains 72 games by Gert-Michiel De Niet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gert-Michiel De Niet?
72 games by Gert-Michiel De Niet 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.