Prepare against Rudi Gijbels
Belgium · World #56,762 classical · FIDE ID 207527
Our database contains 62 games by Rudi Gijbels, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudi Gijbels's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudi Gijbels 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 | 1,867 | 1,948 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,951 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,919 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 32.3% |
| As White | 32 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 21.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudi Gijbels's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudi Gijbels's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 71.9% | 32.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.5% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 32.6% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Gijbels usually continues d4 (7.1% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Gijbels usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gijbels usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Gijbels usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gijbels usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Gijbels usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Rudi Gijbels's chess games
All 62 games by Rudi Gijbels in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 20 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Hans Temmerman | 1,824 | ch-BEL Open | D94 |
| Jul 2012 | Hans Vandersmissen | 1,754 | ch-BEL Open | A48 |
| Jul 2004 | Adina Caramalau | 1,679 | ch-BEL Open B | E61 |
| Jul 2004 | Nicolas Brugali | 1,658 | ch-BEL Open B | D00 |
| Jan 1998 | Ton Montforts | 1,655 | 18th Lommel Summer Open | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,884 |
| ch-Flemish | 2004 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,857 |
| 22nd Lommel Summer Open | 2002 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| 19th Lommel Summer Open | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,511 |
| 21st Lommel Summer Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | – |
| 18th Lommel Summer Open | 1998 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| Lommel Summer Open 20th | 2000 | 5 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudi Gijbels's chess games?
62 games by Rudi Gijbels, from Jul 2005 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 Rudi Gijbels has played.
What does Rudi Gijbels play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Rudi Gijbels opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudi Gijbels answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Rudi Gijbels play as White?
As White, Rudi Gijbels's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudi Gijbels play as Black?
As Black, Rudi Gijbels most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Rudi Gijbels's FIDE rating?
Rudi Gijbels is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Rudi Gijbels played?
Our database contains 62 games by Rudi Gijbels, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudi Gijbels?
62 games by Rudi Gijbels 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.