Prepare against Martin Van Gils
NLD · World #42,649 classical · FIDE ID 1015796
When preparing against Martin Van Gils, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Martin Van Gils, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Van Gils's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Van Gils 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 | 1,923 | 2,061 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,997 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 26.8% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Van Gils's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Van Gils's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Gils usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Gils usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Gils usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Gils usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Gils usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Martin Van Gils's chess games
All 41 games by Martin Van Gils in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Pavel Vavric | 2,235 | 29th Avoine Open | B01 |
| Aug 2003 | Frederik Van Parijs | 1,848 | Geraardsbergen Open | A36 |
| Oct 2017 | Ada Leona Van der Giessen | 1,821 | 43rd Guernsey Open | C36 |
| Aug 2003 | Galeh Khonghaloos | 1,815 | Geraardsbergen Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43rd Guernsey Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| NED-ch40 Semiinal-A | 1984 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,984 |
| Alphen aan den Rijn Open | 1995 | 7 | 4 | 2,422 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,013 |
| 29th Avoine Open | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 2,307 |
| 18th Marianske Lazne Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,082 |
| 11th Berliner Sommer | 1993 | 2 | 0 | 1,897 |
| 3rd Remco Heite Rapid Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Van Gils's chess games?
41 games by Martin Van Gils, from Oct 2007 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 Martin Van Gils has played.
What does Martin Van Gils play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Martin Van Gils opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Van Gils answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Martin Van Gils play as White?
As White, Martin Van Gils's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Van Gils play as Black?
As Black, Martin Van Gils most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Martin Van Gils's FIDE rating?
Martin Van Gils is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Martin Van Gils played?
Our database contains 41 games by Martin Van Gils, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Van Gils?
41 games by Martin Van Gils 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.