Prepare against Gijs IJzermans
NLD · World #17,967 classical · FIDE ID 1031570
Our database contains 40 games by Gijs IJzermans, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gijs IJzermans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gijs IJzermans 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 | 2,075 | 2,136 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,097 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,163 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 7 | 21 | 30.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gijs IJzermans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gijs IJzermans's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — IJzermans usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — IJzermans usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — IJzermans usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — IJzermans usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — IJzermans usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Gijs IJzermans's chess games
All 40 games by Gijs IJzermans in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Monica Calzetta Ruiz | 2,286 | 50th Groningen Open A | B23 |
| Dec 2012 | Danny De Ruiter | 2,226 | 50th Groningen Open A | E60 |
| Dec 2012 | Geon Knol | 2,160 | 50th Groningen Open A | B26 |
| Aug 2016 | Jan Maarten Van den Boogaart | 1,988 | 29th Kiel Open A | C42 |
| Aug 2010 | Thomas Hummel | 1,950 | ch-NED Open U18 | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,052 |
| ch-NED Open U18 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| 50th Groningen Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| Enschede Open A U18 | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,795 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,995 |
| European Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,946 |
| chT-NED 2223 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2,005 |
| chT-NED Cup | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gijs IJzermans's chess games?
40 games by Gijs IJzermans, from Sep 2010 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 Gijs IJzermans has played.
What does Gijs IJzermans play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Gijs IJzermans opens with 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gijs IJzermans answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Gijs IJzermans play as White?
As White, Gijs IJzermans's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gijs IJzermans play as Black?
As Black, Gijs IJzermans most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Gijs IJzermans's FIDE rating?
Gijs IJzermans is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Gijs IJzermans played?
Our database contains 40 games by Gijs IJzermans, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gijs IJzermans?
40 games by Gijs IJzermans 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.