Prepare against Youri Gerritse
NLD · World #36,159 classical · FIDE ID 1044494
Our database contains 63 games by Youri Gerritse, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Youri Gerritse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Youri Gerritse 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 | 1,953 | 2,027 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,051 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 18 | 11 | 34 | 28.6% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Youri Gerritse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Youri Gerritse's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 93.9% | 33.9% |
| Na3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 33.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Gerritse usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gerritse usually continues Nc3 (7.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Gerritse usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Na3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Na6 (100% of these games) — Gerritse usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 13 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Youri Gerritse's chess games
All 63 games by Youri Gerritse in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Jean Lucas | 2,014 | Ghent Open 26th | B00 |
| May 2014 | Guido Giese | 1,966 | Berlin Spring Open A | B27 |
| Jan 2012 | Damian Sliwicki | 1,962 | Krakow Open B 22nd | B01 |
| May 2013 | Niels Matser | 1,745 | Maarssen OKU Open B | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2002 | 17 | 5 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-NED U18 | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Berlin Spring Open A | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,821 |
| Maarssen OKU Open B | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,660 |
| Krakow Open B 22nd | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 2,098 |
| ch-NED U12 | 1994 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Youri Gerritse's chess games?
63 games by Youri Gerritse, from Mar 2012 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 Youri Gerritse has played.
What does Youri Gerritse play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Youri Gerritse opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Na3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Youri Gerritse answers 1...Nc6 (68% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Youri Gerritse play as White?
As White, Youri Gerritse's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Youri Gerritse play as Black?
As Black, Youri Gerritse most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Youri Gerritse's FIDE rating?
Youri Gerritse is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Youri Gerritse played?
Our database contains 63 games by Youri Gerritse, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Youri Gerritse?
63 games by Youri Gerritse 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.