Prepare against Ronald Gouma
NLD · World #64,461 classical · FIDE ID 1010158
When preparing against Ronald Gouma, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Ronald Gouma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ronald Gouma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronald Gouma 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 | 1,840 | 2,013 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 40 | 25 | 57 | 32.8% |
| As White | 62 | 21 | 14 | 27 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 60 | 19 | 11 | 30 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronald Gouma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronald Gouma's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 88.7% | 42.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Gouma usually continues c3 (34.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gouma usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gouma usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Gouma usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gouma usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 96.9% | 37.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 41.7% |
Ronald Gouma's chess games
All 122 games by Ronald Gouma 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: 40 wins, 25 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 5/5/12 | 22.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Jorgen Elfstrom | 2,130 | 3rd Haarlem Nova College Open | A62 |
| Aug 2014 | Daniel Romero Castejon | 1,933 | Badalona Open B 40th | B33 |
| Apr 2008 | Cosmas Pastore | 1,805 | Rome Accademia Open 04 | B01 |
| Jul 2002 | Harry Van der Peet | 1,700 | 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | B33 |
| May 2000 | Jasper Seelemeijer | 1,696 | Utrecht OKU Open B | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soest Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,400 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,271 |
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,004 |
| 6th Haarlem AKN Open | 1997 | 6 | 2 | 2,026 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 6 | 3 | 2,200 |
| 10th Haarlem AKN Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 2,542 |
| 9th Haarlem AKN Open | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,218 |
| 4th Haarlem AKN Open | 1995 | 6 | 3 | 2,462 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronald Gouma's chess games?
122 games by Ronald Gouma, 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 Ronald Gouma has played.
What does Ronald Gouma play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Ronald Gouma opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronald Gouma answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games).
What openings does Ronald Gouma play as White?
As White, Ronald Gouma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronald Gouma play as Black?
As Black, Ronald Gouma most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Ronald Gouma's FIDE rating?
Ronald Gouma is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Ronald Gouma played?
Our database contains 122 games by Ronald Gouma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 25 draws, 57 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronald Gouma?
122 games by Ronald Gouma 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.