Prepare against Jordi Gernaert
NLD · World #21,975 classical · FIDE ID 1006193
When preparing against Jordi Gernaert, expect 1.c4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Jordi Gernaert, covering May 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jordi Gernaert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jordi Gernaert 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 | 2,097 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,173 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 18.4% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2022): 138 rated games against 99 different opponents, across 46 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 70 | 16 | 37 | 17 | 22.9% | 2,062 | 2,047 | 9 |
| Blitz | 68 | 29 | 10 | 29 | 42.6% | 2,110 | 2,090 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 30.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 45.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,970 | 1,770 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,957 | 2,157 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,877 | 2,277 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,169 | 1,769 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,113 | 1,713 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2,141 | 2,241 |
| 2016 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2,079 | 2,136 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,004 | 2,004 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2,063 | 1,963 |
| 2013 | 34 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 2,093 | 2,016 |
| 2012 | 36 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 2,109 | 2,143 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2,015 | 1,748 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2,089 | 2,089 |
| 2009 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2,094 | 2,037 |
| 2008 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2,049 | 2,289 |
| 2007 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2,145 | 2,078 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,045 | 2,045 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jordi Gernaert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jordi Gernaert's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gernaert usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Gernaert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Gernaert usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gernaert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gernaert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Jordi Gernaert's chess games
All 38 games by Jordi Gernaert in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Nov 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: 7 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Frank Erwich | 2,330 | 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | B52 |
| Jan 1997 | Fenny Heemskerk | 2,005 | 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sas van Gent ECI Open U20 | 1996 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,775 |
| 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,195 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 2,155 |
| Vlissingen Open | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,490 |
| 10th Wuerzburg Open | 1994 | 4 | 1 | 2,140 |
| 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,029 |
| Bruges Open | 1997 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jordi Gernaert's chess games?
38 games by Jordi Gernaert, from May 2012 to Nov 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 Jordi Gernaert has played.
What does Jordi Gernaert play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jordi Gernaert opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jordi Gernaert answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jordi Gernaert play as White?
As White, Jordi Gernaert's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jordi Gernaert play as Black?
As Black, Jordi Gernaert most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jordi Gernaert's FIDE rating?
Jordi Gernaert is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Jordi Gernaert played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jordi Gernaert, covering May 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jordi Gernaert?
38 games by Jordi Gernaert 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.