Prepare against Gustav Ten Kate
NLD · World #21,834 classical · FIDE ID 1095781
Our database contains 46 games by Gustav Ten Kate, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gustav Ten Kate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustav Ten Kate 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 | 2,042 | 2,042 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,112 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 12 | 8 | 26 | 26.1% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustav Ten Kate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustav Ten Kate's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 84.6% | 43.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kate usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Kate usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kate usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kate usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kate usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Gustav Ten Kate's chess games
All 46 games by Gustav Ten Kate in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Marcel Schroer | 2,078 | Helmond Rapid Open | B15 |
| Apr 2026 | Storm Fallaux | 2,034 | Dutch Youth U18 2026 | B93 |
| May 2026 | Ivan Ponomarev | 1,983 | Dutch Youth U18 2026 | B72 |
| Jul 2026 | Letoret,Tim | 1,976 | Stockholm Summer Nights | E00 |
| May 2026 | Berend Ruben | 1,971 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,589 |
| Dutch Youth U18 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
| Stockholm Summer Nights | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,986 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,535 |
| 1st Amsterdam CF Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustav Ten Kate's chess games?
46 games by Gustav Ten Kate, from Nov 2022 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 Gustav Ten Kate has played.
What does Gustav Ten Kate play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Gustav Ten Kate opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustav Ten Kate answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Gustav Ten Kate play as White?
As White, Gustav Ten Kate's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustav Ten Kate play as Black?
As Black, Gustav Ten Kate most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Gustav Ten Kate's FIDE rating?
Gustav Ten Kate is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Gustav Ten Kate played?
Our database contains 46 games by Gustav Ten Kate, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustav Ten Kate?
46 games by Gustav Ten Kate 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.