Prepare against Albert Termeulen
NLD · World #25,412 classical · FIDE ID 1002686
When preparing against Albert Termeulen, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 253 games by Albert Termeulen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Albert Termeulen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Albert Termeulen 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 | 2,015 | 2,217 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 2,010 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 115 | 32 | 105 | 45.5% |
| As White | 131 | 72 | 17 | 41 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 122 | 43 | 15 | 64 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Albert Termeulen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Albert Termeulen's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 99.2% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Termeulen usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Termeulen usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Termeulen usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Termeulen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 33 | 53.2% | 47.0% |
| c5 | 25 | 40.3% | 48.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 73.7% | 26.8% |
| g6 | 10 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
Albert Termeulen's chess games
All 253 games by Albert Termeulen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 115 wins, 32 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 12/7/14 | 36.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,460 | Cattolica Open | B84 |
| Jan 2005 | Ramon Mateo | 2,440 | Corus 4-B | B95 |
| Jan 1992 | Andreas Dueckstein | 2,360 | 10th Liechtenstein Open | C63 |
| Jan 1992 | Edward Formanek | 2,305 | Cattolica Open | C19 |
| Aug 2010 | Jan Van Mechelen | 2,278 | 26th Geraardsbergen Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 69 | 40.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-Leiden SB A | 2015 | 14 | 9 | 2,217 |
| Corus 4-B | 2005 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,096 |
| Corus Reserve Open | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,124 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,144 |
| Cattolica Open | 1992 | 9 | 6 | 2,488 |
| 21st Andorra Open | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Albert Termeulen's chess games?
253 games by Albert Termeulen, from Apr 2003 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 Albert Termeulen has played.
What does Albert Termeulen play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Albert Termeulen opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Albert Termeulen answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games).
What openings does Albert Termeulen play as White?
As White, Albert Termeulen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Albert Termeulen play as Black?
As Black, Albert Termeulen most often plays: Pirc Defense (33 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Albert Termeulen's FIDE rating?
Albert Termeulen is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Albert Termeulen played?
Our database contains 253 games by Albert Termeulen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 32 draws, 105 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Albert Termeulen?
253 games by Albert Termeulen 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.