Prepare against Gertjan Verhaeren
Belgium · World #12,536 classical · FIDE ID 263982
When preparing against Gertjan Verhaeren, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 70 games by Gertjan Verhaeren, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gertjan Verhaeren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gertjan Verhaeren 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 | 2,134 | 2,152 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,099 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,103 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 14 | 27 | 29 | 20.0% |
| As White | 34 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gertjan Verhaeren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gertjan Verhaeren's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 52.9% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Verhaeren usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Verhaeren usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Verhaeren usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Verhaeren usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Verhaeren usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Verhaeren usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Gertjan Verhaeren's chess games
All 70 games by Gertjan Verhaeren in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 27 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Johnny Schalkx | 2,189 | 27th Geraardsbergen Open | A25 |
| Aug 2011 | Adrian Roos | 2,123 | 27th Geraardsbergen Open | D85 |
| Oct 2009 | Luc Vanstreels | 2,036 | chT-BEL 0910 | A46 |
| Aug 2009 | Freddy Vanhee | 1,957 | 25th Geraardsbergen Open | A53 |
| Jun 2011 | Dries Janssen | 1,949 | chB-Ghent VSF | B60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2011 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| ch-BEL | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,036 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 2,418 |
| chB-Ghent VSF | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,980 |
| 35th Ghent Taminco Open | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,033 |
| ch-Flandern Expert | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,844 |
| 32nd Ghent Taminco Open | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,017 |
| 31st Ghent Taminco Open | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gertjan Verhaeren's chess games?
70 games by Gertjan Verhaeren, from Jul 2007 to Aug 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 Gertjan Verhaeren has played.
What does Gertjan Verhaeren play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Gertjan Verhaeren opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gertjan Verhaeren answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Gertjan Verhaeren play as White?
As White, Gertjan Verhaeren's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gertjan Verhaeren play as Black?
As Black, Gertjan Verhaeren most often plays: Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Gertjan Verhaeren's FIDE rating?
Gertjan Verhaeren is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Gertjan Verhaeren played?
Our database contains 70 games by Gertjan Verhaeren, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 27 draws, 29 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gertjan Verhaeren?
70 games by Gertjan Verhaeren 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.