Prepare against Jesper De Groote
NLD · World #9,348 classical · FIDE ID 1019295
Our database contains 117 games by Jesper De Groote, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jesper De Groote's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesper De Groote 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 | 2,180 | 2,228 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,221 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 32 | 38 | 47 | 27.4% |
| As White | 61 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 56 | 11 | 20 | 25 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesper De Groote's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesper De Groote's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 86.9% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Groote usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Groote usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Groote usually continues d4 (18.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Groote usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Groote usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 84.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.4% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
Jesper De Groote's chess games
All 117 games by Jesper De Groote in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 32 wins, 38 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E08 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Mark Haast | 2,413 | chT-NED 1920 | B31 |
| Nov 2012 | Geert Van der Stricht | 2,403 | chT-NED 1213 | B92 |
| Mar 2012 | Herman Grooten | 2,333 | chT-NED 1112 | B15 |
| Apr 2013 | Miguoel Admiraal | 2,293 | chT-NED 1213 | E08 |
| Jun 2009 | Raoul Van Ketel | 2,278 | Bussum Open | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,783 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2002 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,003 |
| chT-NED 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,256 |
| chT-NED 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,185 |
| chT-NED 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 2,125 |
| chT-NED 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesper De Groote's chess games?
117 games by Jesper De Groote, from Oct 2005 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 Jesper De Groote has played.
What does Jesper De Groote play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Jesper De Groote opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesper De Groote answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Jesper De Groote play as White?
As White, Jesper De Groote's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesper De Groote play as Black?
As Black, Jesper De Groote most often plays: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Jesper De Groote's FIDE rating?
Jesper De Groote is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Jesper De Groote played?
Our database contains 117 games by Jesper De Groote, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 38 draws, 47 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesper De Groote?
117 games by Jesper De Groote 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.