Prepare against Gert Van Rij
NLD · World #41,775 classical · FIDE ID 1011766
Our database contains 107 games by Gert Van Rij, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gert Van Rij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gert Van Rij 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 | 1,927 | 2,124 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 19 | 22 | 66 | 17.8% |
| As White | 52 | 8 | 11 | 33 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 55 | 11 | 11 | 33 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gert Van Rij's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gert Van Rij's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 55.8% | 20.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 25.0% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 19.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 20.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Rij usually continues c4 (15.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Rij usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rij usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Rij usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Rij usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Rij usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 96.7% | 29.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Gert Van Rij's chess games
All 107 games by Gert Van Rij in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 19 wins, 22 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Mark De Waal | 2,301 | 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | D02 |
| Aug 2005 | Ulrich Rohde | 2,259 | 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | D23 |
| Jan 2003 | Sven Stange | 2,165 | PKS Open A | E15 |
| Aug 2017 | Dragos Ciornei | 2,098 | 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | E71 |
| Jan 2003 | Dick De Graaf | 2,058 | PKS Open A | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,372 |
| PKS Open A | 2003 | 8 | 6 | 2,370 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,904 |
| 3rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,648 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 7 | 2 | 2,071 |
| 5th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2001 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,237 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 5 | 1 | 2,132 |
| 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2009 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gert Van Rij's chess games?
107 games by Gert Van Rij, from Jul 2005 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 Rij has played.
What does Gert Van Rij play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Gert Van Rij opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gert Van Rij answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Gert Van Rij play as White?
As White, Gert Van Rij's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gert Van Rij play as Black?
As Black, Gert Van Rij most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Gert Van Rij's FIDE rating?
Gert Van Rij is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Gert Van Rij played?
Our database contains 107 games by Gert Van Rij, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 22 draws, 66 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gert Van Rij?
107 games by Gert Van Rij 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.