Prepare against Stan Van Gisbergen
FM · NLD · World #4,339 classical · FIDE ID 1002066
Our database contains 232 games by Stan Van Gisbergen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stan Van Gisbergen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stan Van Gisbergen 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 | 2,293 | 2,337 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 86 | 60 | 86 | 37.1% |
| As White | 116 | 52 | 33 | 31 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 116 | 34 | 27 | 55 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stan Van Gisbergen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stan Van Gisbergen's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 115 | 99.1% | 58.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gisbergen usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gisbergen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Gisbergen usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Gisbergen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
Stan Van Gisbergen's chess games
All 232 games by Stan Van Gisbergen 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: 86 wins, 60 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 2/7/14 | 8.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,554 | chT-NED 0910 | C89 |
| Jan 1994 | Evgeniy Solozhenkin | 2,525 | 10th Cappelle Open | E15 |
| Jan 1992 | Ivan Farago | 2,510 | Sas van Gent | A90 |
| Jan 1991 | Rogelio Barcenilla | 2,450 | 30th Wch U20 | C89 |
| Jan 1997 | Frans Andre Cuijpers | 2,435 | chT-NED | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Wch U20 | 1991 | 12 | 6 | 2,411 |
| ch-NED 49 | 1994 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,305 |
| chT-NED | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,484 |
| Dieren Open | 1990 | 9 | 4 | 2,278 |
| ch-Hamburg I U18 | 1989 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| ch-NED Open U20 | 1990 | 9 | 7 | 2,535 |
| Hyeres Open | 1992 | 9 | 6 | 2,506 |
| 49th ch-NED sf | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stan Van Gisbergen's chess games?
232 games by Stan Van Gisbergen, 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 Stan Van Gisbergen has played.
What does Stan Van Gisbergen play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Stan Van Gisbergen opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stan Van Gisbergen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stan Van Gisbergen play as White?
As White, Stan Van Gisbergen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stan Van Gisbergen play as Black?
As Black, Stan Van Gisbergen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (23 games, 8.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Stan Van Gisbergen's FIDE rating?
Stan Van Gisbergen is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (May 2014).
How many games has Stan Van Gisbergen played?
Our database contains 232 games by Stan Van Gisbergen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 60 draws, 86 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stan Van Gisbergen?
232 games by Stan Van Gisbergen 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.