Prepare against Alexander Van Beek
IM · NLD · World #4,423 classical · FIDE ID 1007262
When preparing against Alexander Van Beek, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 555 games by Alexander Van Beek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Van Beek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Van Beek 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 | 2,290 | 2,400 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,362 | 2,367 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 555 | 223 | 154 | 178 | 40.2% |
| As White | 292 | 128 | 92 | 72 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 263 | 95 | 62 | 106 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Van Beek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Van Beek's side.
First moves as White (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 62.3% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 84 | 28.8% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 8.6% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Beek usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Beek usually continues Nf3 (70.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Beek usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Beek usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Beek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Beek usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 86 | 53.8% | 51.7% |
| c5 | 46 | 28.8% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 14 | 8.8% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.4% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 50.0% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 47.0% | 43.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Alexander Van Beek's chess games
All 555 games by Alexander Van Beek 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: 223 wins, 154 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 15/2/12 | 51.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 8/6/12 | 30.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Igor Khenkin | 2,669 | 6th Leiden LCT Open A | C11 |
| Sep 2006 | David Baramidze | 2,591 | chT-NED 0607 | B22 |
| Jan 2006 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,534 | 35th Rilton Cup | D10 |
| Oct 2004 | Sipke Ernst | 2,521 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | D18 |
| Dec 2012 | Felix Levin | 2,520 | chT-NED 1213 | C97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2006 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,376 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1997 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2000 | 18 | 8 | 2,189 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 13 | 8 | 2,323 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,215 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,438 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,422 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Van Beek's chess games?
555 games by Alexander Van Beek, 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 Alexander Van Beek has played.
What does Alexander Van Beek play on the first move as White?
Across 292 games with White in our database, Alexander Van Beek opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Van Beek answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexander Van Beek play as White?
As White, Alexander Van Beek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 78.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 292 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Van Beek play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Van Beek most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 263 games.
What is Alexander Van Beek's FIDE rating?
Alexander Van Beek is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess, 2,362 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Alexander Van Beek played?
Our database contains 555 games by Alexander Van Beek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 154 draws, 178 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Van Beek?
555 games by Alexander Van Beek 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.