Jan Van GelderChess Games
Explore 42 Jan Van Gelder chess games from 1968 to 1995 in the CipherChess chess database. See Jan Van Gelder's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings Jan Van Gelder plays most, and replay any Jan Van Gelder game move by move.
Jan Van Gelder's Opening Tree
Walk Jan Van Gelder's most-played openings move by move, straight from 42 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, Jan Van Gelder most often plays d4 (18 games, 58% score). A typical continuation runs 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. g3 Bg7.
As Black, Jan Van Gelder most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (8 games, 63% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4.
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About Jan Van Gelder's chess games
This page collects 42 Jan Van Gelder chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1968 to 1995. Use it to study how Jan Van Gelder handles both colours, which openings Jan Van Gelder returns to most often, and how their results break down across wins, draws and losses.
Every game links to an interactive board where you can replay Jan Van Gelder's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing Jan Van Gelder over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “Jan Van Gelder chess”, “Jan Van Gelder chess games” or “Jan Van Gelder openings”, this is the complete Jan Van Gelder record in the database: full game history, results with White and Black, rating where known, and a replayable board for every game. Bookmark it to track Jan Van Gelder's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has Jan Van Gelder played?
The CipherChess database holds 42 chess games played by Jan Van Gelder, spanning 1968 to 1995, with a 21 win, 8 draw and 13 loss record.
What openings does Jan Van Gelder play?
Jan Van Gelder's most-played opening in the database is the King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Deferred Fianchetto. As White, Jan Van Gelder most often opens d4 (18 games). As Black, Jan Van Gelder most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (8 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is Jan Van Gelder's win rate?
Across 42 games, Jan Van Gelder scores 60% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 21 wins, 8 draws and 13 losses.