Prepare against Ton Goris
NLD · World #52,988 classical · FIDE ID 1003526
When preparing against Ton Goris, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 18.5% over 27 games.
Our database contains 352 games by Ton Goris, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ton Goris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ton Goris 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 | 1,881 | 2,125 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 352 | 98 | 110 | 144 | 27.8% |
| As White | 181 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 171 | 36 | 50 | 85 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ton Goris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ton Goris's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 174 | 96.1% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.9% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Goris usually continues c3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Goris usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Goris usually continues d4 (44.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Goris usually continues f3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Goris usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Goris usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 75.8% | 32.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 13.6% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 7.6% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Ton Goris's chess games
All 352 games by Ton Goris in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 98 wins, 110 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 48 | 20/17/11 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 5/14/8 | 18.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 6/8/14 | 21.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Martin Pribyl | 2,370 | 28th Liechtenstein Open | B09 |
| Oct 2015 | Ian J Upton | 2,255 | 41st Guernsey Open | B27 |
| May 2007 | Aivars Stasans | 2,244 | 25th Liechtenstein Open | C56 |
| Oct 2002 | Bram Van Dijk | 2,241 | 28th Guernsey Open | B15 |
| May 2008 | Tamara Vilerte | 2,234 | 26th Liechtenstein Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 20 | 10 | 2,058 |
| Jersey Open | 1999 | 13 | 6 | 2,187 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,827 |
| 24th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,929 |
| 11th Liechtenstein Open Seniors | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,789 |
| 37th Guernsey Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ton Goris's chess games?
352 games by Ton Goris, from Apr 2003 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 Ton Goris has played.
What does Ton Goris play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Ton Goris opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ton Goris answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ton Goris play as White?
As White, Ton Goris's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (48 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ton Goris play as Black?
As Black, Ton Goris most often plays: Benoni Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Ton Goris's FIDE rating?
Ton Goris is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Ton Goris played?
Our database contains 352 games by Ton Goris, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 110 draws, 144 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ton Goris?
352 games by Ton Goris 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.