Prepare against Rogier Van Gemert
NLD · World #45,459 classical · FIDE ID 1008811
When preparing against Rogier Van Gemert, expect 1.Nf3 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 66 games by Rogier Van Gemert, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rogier Van Gemert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rogier Van Gemert 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 | 1,911 | 1,960 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 9 | 12 | 45 | 13.6% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 8.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rogier Van Gemert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rogier Van Gemert's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 82.8% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.2% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 83% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gemert usually continues d4 (26.9% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gemert usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Gemert usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 10.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Gemert usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gemert usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 38.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 38.1% | 6.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Rogier Van Gemert's chess games
All 66 games by Rogier Van Gemert 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 0/1/9 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Swaminathan Soumya | 2,309 | 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | A48 |
| Aug 2009 | Eelco Haak | 2,154 | 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | A48 |
| Aug 2000 | Manfred Lukas | 2,100 | 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,363 |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,139 |
| 5th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2001 | 5 | 2 | 2,093 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,977 |
| 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,206 |
| 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2007 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,867 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,916 |
| 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2004 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rogier Van Gemert's chess games?
66 games by Rogier Van Gemert, 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 Rogier Van Gemert has played.
What does Rogier Van Gemert play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Rogier Van Gemert opens with 1.Nf3 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rogier Van Gemert answers 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Rogier Van Gemert play as White?
As White, Rogier Van Gemert's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rogier Van Gemert play as Black?
As Black, Rogier Van Gemert most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Rogier Van Gemert's FIDE rating?
Rogier Van Gemert is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Rogier Van Gemert played?
Our database contains 66 games by Rogier Van Gemert, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses (13.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rogier Van Gemert?
66 games by Rogier Van Gemert 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.