Prepare against Alexander Van Pelt
NLD · World #31,237 classical · FIDE ID 1010913
Our database contains 31 games by Alexander Van Pelt, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Van Pelt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Van Pelt 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 | 1,978 | 2,099 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 22.6% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Van Pelt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Van Pelt's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pelt usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (40% of these games) — Pelt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Pelt usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Pelt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pelt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Pelt usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Alexander Van Pelt's chess games
All 31 games by Alexander Van Pelt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 7 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A94 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Arthur Van de Oudeweetering | 2,338 | chT-NED 1112 | B06 |
| Jan 1999 | Jan Hania | 2,265 | Groningen ABM Open | A44 |
| Oct 2010 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,248 | chT-NED 1011 | D13 |
| Sep 2011 | Jesper De Groote | 2,104 | chT-NED 1112 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,179 |
| Groningen Harmonie Mini | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 2,077 |
| Groningen SO ON Open A | 2001 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,879 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2003 | 3 | 0 | 1,974 |
| chT-NED 1011 | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,203 |
| Groningen SC Open | 1996 | 2 | 0 | 1,967 |
| Groningen ABM Open | 1999 | 2 | 1 | 2,252 |
| chT-NED 1213 | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Van Pelt's chess games?
31 games by Alexander Van Pelt, from Jul 2004 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 Pelt has played.
What does Alexander Van Pelt play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Alexander Van Pelt opens with 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Van Pelt answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Alexander Van Pelt play as White?
As White, Alexander Van Pelt's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Van Pelt play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Van Pelt most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Alexander Van Pelt's FIDE rating?
Alexander Van Pelt is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Alexander Van Pelt played?
Our database contains 31 games by Alexander Van Pelt, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Van Pelt?
31 games by Alexander Van Pelt 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.