Prepare against Alan Bakija
NLD · World #9,238 classical · FIDE ID 1068016
When preparing against Alan Bakija, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 154 games by Alan Bakija, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alan Bakija's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Bakija 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 | 2,182 | 2,249 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,234 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,072 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 48 | 56 | 49 | 31.2% |
| As White | 80 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 19 | 30 | 25 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Bakija's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Bakija's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 45 | 56.3% | 54.4% |
| c4 | 25 | 31.3% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Bakija usually continues g3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bakija usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Bakija usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Bakija usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Bakija usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Bakija usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 39.0% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 16 | 39.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 14.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
Alan Bakija's chess games
All 154 games by Alan Bakija in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 48 wins, 56 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 22 | 6/9/6 | 27.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Leandro Slagboom | 2,326 | ch-NED U18 Open playoff | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Angel Serrano Almendros | 2,310 | ch-EU U18 | C26 |
| Nov 2025 | William Boudry | 2,271 | Dutch Klasse 1B 2025/26 | B22 |
| May 2024 | Roger Labruyere | 2,267 | NED-ch U18 Open | E65 |
| Jul 2026 | De Jong,M | 2,252 | Dutch Open 2026 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 1,874 |
| 60th Groningen Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| Dutch Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,206 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,808 |
| Hoorn Romero Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Bakija's chess games?
154 games by Alan Bakija, from Jun 2019 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 Alan Bakija has played.
What does Alan Bakija play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Alan Bakija opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Bakija answers 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Alan Bakija play as White?
As White, Alan Bakija's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (22 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Bakija play as Black?
As Black, Alan Bakija most often plays: Philidor (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Alan Bakija's FIDE rating?
Alan Bakija is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Alan Bakija played?
Our database contains 154 games by Alan Bakija, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 56 draws, 49 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Bakija?
154 games by Alan Bakija 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.