Prepare against Gert Van Bunderen
Belgium · World #53,034 classical · FIDE ID 209023
Our database contains 47 games by Gert Van Bunderen, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gert Van Bunderen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gert Van Bunderen 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 | 1,881 | 1,918 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,880 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,743 | 1,890 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 34.0% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gert Van Bunderen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gert Van Bunderen's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Bunderen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bunderen usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Bunderen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Gert Van Bunderen's chess games
All 47 games by Gert Van Bunderen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Gorik Cools | 2,309 | 4th Brasschaat Open | A25 |
| Aug 2001 | Paul Mertens | 2,054 | 1st Brasschaat Open | B19 |
| Aug 2015 | Iuliia Morozova | 2,049 | 15th Brasschaat Open | E91 |
| Aug 2007 | Benny Todts | 2,039 | 7th Brasschaat Open | B09 |
| Aug 2001 | Theo Avontuur | 1,764 | 1st Brasschaat Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,926 |
| 1st Brasschaat Open | 2001 | 7 | 5 | 2,072 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,908 |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,028 |
| 6th Brasschaat Open | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 2,028 |
| 7th Brasschaat Open | 2007 | 3 | 2 | 2,157 |
| 5th Brasschaat Open | 2005 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,802 |
| Antwerp Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gert Van Bunderen's chess games?
47 games by Gert Van Bunderen, from Jul 2006 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 Van Bunderen has played.
What does Gert Van Bunderen play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Gert Van Bunderen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gert Van Bunderen answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Gert Van Bunderen play as White?
As White, Gert Van Bunderen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gert Van Bunderen play as Black?
As Black, Gert Van Bunderen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Gert Van Bunderen's FIDE rating?
Gert Van Bunderen is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,743 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (May 2018).
How many games has Gert Van Bunderen played?
Our database contains 47 games by Gert Van Bunderen, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gert Van Bunderen?
47 games by Gert Van Bunderen 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.