Prepare against Abe Willemsma
NLD · World #24,019 classical · FIDE ID 1011561
Our database contains 135 games by Abe Willemsma, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Abe Willemsma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abe Willemsma 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 | 2,025 | 2,130 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 33 | 45 | 57 | 24.4% |
| As White | 67 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 17 | 19 | 32 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abe Willemsma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abe Willemsma's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 67.2% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 13.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.9% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Willemsma usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Willemsma usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Willemsma usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Willemsma usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Willemsma usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Willemsma usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 28.6% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 17.1% | 8.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 17.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 14.3% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Abe Willemsma's chess games
All 135 games by Abe Willemsma in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 33 wins, 45 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C00 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Ilja Zaragatski | 2,469 | 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | C04 |
| May 2013 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,446 | 31st Liechtenstein Open | B06 |
| Aug 2010 | Arjen De Jong | 2,358 | 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | B01 |
| Jul 2014 | Ignacio Montes Gutierrez | 2,288 | 37th Ghent Taminco Open | B67 |
| Jul 2001 | Torsten Werbeck | 2,256 | Ghent 24th | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 27 | 12 | 2,047 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open B | 2007 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,324 |
| 53rd Groningen Open A | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-Leeuwarden | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 2,071 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,134 |
| 35th Ghent Taminco Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abe Willemsma's chess games?
135 games by Abe Willemsma, from Oct 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 Abe Willemsma has played.
What does Abe Willemsma play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Abe Willemsma opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abe Willemsma answers 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Abe Willemsma play as White?
As White, Abe Willemsma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abe Willemsma play as Black?
As Black, Abe Willemsma most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Abe Willemsma's FIDE rating?
Abe Willemsma is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Abe Willemsma played?
Our database contains 135 games by Abe Willemsma, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 45 draws, 57 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abe Willemsma?
135 games by Abe Willemsma 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.