Prepare against Gert Timmerman
FM · NLD · World #13,974 classical · FIDE ID 1000918
Our database contains 342 games by Gert Timmerman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gert Timmerman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gert Timmerman 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 | 2,116 | 2,361 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,202 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 342 | 116 | 80 | 146 | 33.9% |
| As White | 179 | 64 | 44 | 71 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 163 | 52 | 36 | 75 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gert Timmerman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gert Timmerman's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 175 | 97.8% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Timmerman usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Timmerman usually continues d4 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Timmerman usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Timmerman usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 100.0% | 44.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 41 | 63.1% | 28.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.9% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 16.9% | 40.9% |
| b5 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Gert Timmerman's chess games
All 342 games by Gert Timmerman 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: 116 wins, 80 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 38 | 5/13/20 | 13.2% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 50 | 8/13/29 | 16.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Vladimir Chuchelov | 2,539 | chT-NED 0001 | A88 |
| Jan 1989 | Olivier Renet | 2,515 | Ostend Open | B70 |
| Jan 1994 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,515 | Reims Open | C18 |
| Jan 1994 | Glenn C Flear | 2,505 | Antwerp Open | C45 |
| Jan 1992 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,490 | Douai Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 1998 | 38 | 18 | 2,326 |
| chT-NED | 1998 | 29 | 15 | 2,386 |
| Ostend Open | 1993 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-NED Qual Rapid | 2024 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 2,116 |
| chT-BEL 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 3 | 2,106 |
| ch-NED | 1983 | 11 | 3 | 2,248 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gert Timmerman's chess games?
342 games by Gert Timmerman, 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 Timmerman has played.
What does Gert Timmerman play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Gert Timmerman opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gert Timmerman answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Gert Timmerman play as White?
As White, Gert Timmerman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 13.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gert Timmerman play as Black?
As Black, Gert Timmerman most often plays: Dutch Defense (50 games, 16.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Gert Timmerman's FIDE rating?
Gert Timmerman is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,361 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gert Timmerman played?
Our database contains 342 games by Gert Timmerman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 80 draws, 146 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gert Timmerman?
342 games by Gert Timmerman 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.