Prepare against Theo Gosman
NLD · World #29,573 classical · FIDE ID 1013700
Our database contains 30 games by Theo Gosman, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Theo Gosman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo Gosman 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 | 1,988 | 2,125 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo Gosman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo Gosman's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gosman usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gosman usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Gosman usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gosman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gosman usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gosman usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Theo Gosman's chess games
All 30 games by Theo Gosman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,255 | 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | B22 |
| Aug 2018 | Harrie Boerkamp | 1,887 | 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | C50 |
| Oct 2023 | Jasper Dekker | 1,856 | Amsterdam Chess Open 2023 - A & B | B15 |
| Oct 2023 | Joaquin Aarts | 1,832 | Amsterdam Chess Open 2023 - A & B | D00 |
| Aug 2022 | Gilbert Leentjens | 1,810 | 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2004 | 6 | 2 | 2,155 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2023 - A & B | 2023 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,852 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,931 |
| Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,832 |
| Hilversum Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 2,185 |
| 25th Ghent | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theo Gosman's chess games?
30 games by Theo Gosman, from Apr 2004 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 Theo Gosman has played.
What does Theo Gosman play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Theo Gosman opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo Gosman answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Theo Gosman play as White?
As White, Theo Gosman's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theo Gosman play as Black?
As Black, Theo Gosman most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Theo Gosman's FIDE rating?
Theo Gosman is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Theo Gosman played?
Our database contains 30 games by Theo Gosman, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theo Gosman?
30 games by Theo Gosman 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.