Prepare against Joost Retera
FM · NLD · World #6,308 classical · FIDE ID 1005472
Our database contains 82 games by Joost Retera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joost Retera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joost Retera 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 | 2,239 | 2,337 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 23 | 21 | 38 | 28.0% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joost Retera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joost Retera's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Retera usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Retera usually continues Bf4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Retera usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 95.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Joost Retera's chess games
All 82 games by Joost Retera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 23 wins, 21 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Tom Middelburg | 2,419 | chT-NED 0607 | B13 |
| Jan 1998 | Vadim Z Faibisovich | 2,400 | Pardubice Czech Open | A43 |
| Jan 2009 | Martin Forchert | 2,385 | NRW Class1 0809 | B16 |
| Feb 2010 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,368 | chT-NED 0910 | A56 |
| Feb 2009 | Francesco De Gleria | 2,365 | NRW Class1 0809 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,981 |
| NRW Class1 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,372 |
| chT-NED 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,285 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,215 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 6 | 2,415 |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 2,249 |
| Tilburg Stukkenjagers Open A | 2006 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,309 |
| 33rd Sitges Open | 2007 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joost Retera's chess games?
82 games by Joost Retera, from Apr 2003 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 Joost Retera has played.
What does Joost Retera play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Joost Retera opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joost Retera answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joost Retera play as White?
As White, Joost Retera's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 10.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joost Retera play as Black?
As Black, Joost Retera most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Joost Retera's FIDE rating?
Joost Retera is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Joost Retera played?
Our database contains 82 games by Joost Retera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 21 draws, 38 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joost Retera?
82 games by Joost Retera 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.