Prepare against Arie Van der Burch
NLD · World #10,949 classical · FIDE ID 1008030
Our database contains 103 games by Arie Van der Burch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arie Van der Burch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arie Van der Burch 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 | 2,155 | 2,249 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,186 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 26 | 45 | 32 | 25.2% |
| As White | 45 | 10 | 25 | 10 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 58 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arie Van der Burch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arie Van der Burch's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Burch usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Burch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Burch usually continues d5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 90.3% | 48.2% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 78.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Arie Van der Burch's chess games
All 103 games by Arie Van der Burch 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: 26 wins, 45 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Yuri Boidman | 2,408 | chT-BEL 0405 | C00 |
| Dec 2003 | Levente Kocsis | 2,402 | chT-BEL 0304 | D90 |
| Oct 2006 | Marcel Becker | 2,329 | chT-BEL 0607 | A56 |
| Nov 2005 | Sven Bakker | 2,305 | chT-BEL 0506 | A32 |
| Nov 2003 | Michel De Wit | 2,298 | chT-BEL 0304 | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 6 | 2,341 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,204 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,120 |
| chT-BEL 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,137 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arie Van der Burch's chess games?
103 games by Arie Van der Burch, 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 Arie Van der Burch has played.
What does Arie Van der Burch play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Arie Van der Burch opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arie Van der Burch answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Arie Van der Burch play as White?
As White, Arie Van der Burch's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arie Van der Burch play as Black?
As Black, Arie Van der Burch most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Arie Van der Burch's FIDE rating?
Arie Van der Burch is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Arie Van der Burch played?
Our database contains 103 games by Arie Van der Burch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 45 draws, 32 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arie Van der Burch?
103 games by Arie Van der Burch 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.