Prepare against Sven Gorts
Belgium · World #51,164 classical · FIDE ID 216739
Our database contains 73 games by Sven Gorts, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven Gorts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Gorts 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 | 1,888 | 1,980 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,887 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 9 | 19 | 45 | 12.3% |
| As White | 37 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 13.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Gorts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Gorts's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 81.1% | 28.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.1% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 28.3% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Gorts usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Gorts usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gorts usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gorts usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Gorts usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gorts usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 61.1% | 13.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Sven Gorts's chess games
All 73 games by Sven Gorts in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 9 wins, 19 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Roger Hoffmann | 2,084 | 10th Brasschaat Open | B02 |
| Aug 2011 | Jimmy Geboers | 1,968 | Charleroi Open | C05 |
| Aug 2015 | Jacques Smits | 1,801 | 15th Brasschaat Open | B76 |
| Jun 2014 | Meile Tamminga | 1,800 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C33 |
| Jun 2014 | Georges Marechal | 1,755 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 17 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| Charleroi Open | 2015 | 11 | 2 | 1,889 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,855 |
| 51st Groningen Open compact A | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,784 |
| 13th Brasschaat Open | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 2,032 |
| 10th Brasschaat Open | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,121 |
| Brasschaat Open 12th | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Gorts's chess games?
73 games by Sven Gorts, from Jan 2009 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 Sven Gorts has played.
What does Sven Gorts play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Sven Gorts opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Gorts answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Sven Gorts play as White?
As White, Sven Gorts's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Gorts play as Black?
As Black, Sven Gorts most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Sven Gorts's FIDE rating?
Sven Gorts is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Sven Gorts played?
Our database contains 73 games by Sven Gorts, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 19 draws, 45 losses (12.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Gorts?
73 games by Sven Gorts 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.