Prepare against William Gijsen
NLD · World #10,410 classical · FIDE ID 1053361
Our database contains 113 games by William Gijsen, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Gijsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Gijsen 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 | 2,163 | 2,206 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,144 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,131 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 41 | 19 | 53 | 36.3% |
| As White | 54 | 26 | 7 | 21 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 59 | 15 | 12 | 32 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Gijsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Gijsen's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 87.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.3% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gijsen usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gijsen usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Gijsen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Gijsen usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gijsen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 86.2% | 26.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 52.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
William Gijsen's chess games
All 113 games by William Gijsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 41 wins, 19 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Khoi Pham | 2,361 | 25th Vlissingen HZ Open | B30 |
| Jul 2019 | Fred Slingerland | 2,358 | Leiden Open A 13th | B92 |
| Jan 2023 | Petr Soucek | 2,250 | 21st Prague Open | C29 |
| Aug 2022 | Rembrandt Bruil | 2,230 | 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | B84 |
| Jul 2019 | Gert-Michiel De Niet | 2,208 | Leiden Open A 13th | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 1,720 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,978 |
| Summer Prague Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,260 |
| 57th Groningen Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,996 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| 23rd Hoogeveen Open | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,858 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,849 |
| Rotterdam Pathena Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Gijsen's chess games?
113 games by William Gijsen, from Jun 2015 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 William Gijsen has played.
What does William Gijsen play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, William Gijsen opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Gijsen answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does William Gijsen play as White?
As White, William Gijsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Gijsen play as Black?
As Black, William Gijsen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is William Gijsen's FIDE rating?
William Gijsen is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Apr 2026).
How many games has William Gijsen played?
Our database contains 113 games by William Gijsen, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 19 draws, 53 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Gijsen?
113 games by William Gijsen 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.