Prepare against Adrian Clemens
FM · NLD · World #19,529 classical · FIDE ID 1006487
When preparing against Adrian Clemens, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 332 games by Adrian Clemens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Clemens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Clemens 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 | 2,061 | 2,327 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 113 | 111 | 108 | 34.0% |
| As White | 163 | 65 | 50 | 48 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 169 | 48 | 61 | 60 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Clemens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Clemens's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 154 | 94.5% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Clemens usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Clemens usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Clemens usually continues g3 (40.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Clemens usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Clemens usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Clemens usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 82.4% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 65.5% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 19 | 34.5% | 52.6% |
Adrian Clemens's chess games
All 332 games by Adrian Clemens in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 113 wins, 111 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Oleg Korneev | 2,581 | 76th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | D46 |
| Oct 2005 | Peter K Wells | 2,513 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | E15 |
| Jul 2008 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,471 | Groningen Atlantis A | A50 |
| Jun 2007 | Charles Monroy | 2,408 | Groningen Atlantis | E32 |
| Dec 2003 | Ruofan Li | 2,407 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,311 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2024 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,049 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2007 | 20 | 12 | 2,330 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,132 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,229 |
| Groningen Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Clemens's chess games?
332 games by Adrian Clemens, from Apr 2003 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 Adrian Clemens has played.
What does Adrian Clemens play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Adrian Clemens opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Clemens answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does Adrian Clemens play as White?
As White, Adrian Clemens's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Clemens play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Clemens most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Adrian Clemens's FIDE rating?
Adrian Clemens is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Adrian Clemens played?
Our database contains 332 games by Adrian Clemens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 111 draws, 108 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Clemens?
332 games by Adrian Clemens 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.