Prepare against Arjen Van Splunter
NLD · World #16,829 classical · FIDE ID 1020170
Our database contains 102 games by Arjen Van Splunter, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arjen Van Splunter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arjen Van Splunter 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 | 2,086 | 2,103 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,054 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 39 | 31 | 32 | 38.2% |
| As White | 51 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arjen Van Splunter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arjen Van Splunter's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 90.2% | 51.1% |
| b4 | 5 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Splunter usually continues c3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Splunter usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Splunter usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Splunter usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Splunter usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …a5 (20% of these games) — Splunter usually continues b5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 71.8% | 66.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Arjen Van Splunter's chess games
All 102 games by Arjen Van Splunter in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 39 wins, 31 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Sarah Hoolt | 2,127 | Hengelo U20 Open | C04 |
| Aug 2005 | Jelmer Veltman | 2,126 | Hengelo U20 Open | A20 |
| Jun 2004 | Vincent Fructuoso | 2,106 | ch-Leiden SB | B22 |
| Aug 2005 | Erik-Jan Hummel | 2,095 | Hengelo U20 Open | B01 |
| Jul 2002 | Adinda Serdijn Koster | 2,057 | ch-Leiden SB | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2003 | 18 | 12 | 2,239 |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2004 | 17 | 10 | 2,088 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,140 |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-NED U14 | 2001 | 8 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arjen Van Splunter's chess games?
102 games by Arjen Van Splunter, from Oct 2006 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 Arjen Van Splunter has played.
What does Arjen Van Splunter play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Arjen Van Splunter opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arjen Van Splunter answers 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Arjen Van Splunter play as White?
As White, Arjen Van Splunter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Orangutan opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arjen Van Splunter play as Black?
As Black, Arjen Van Splunter most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Arjen Van Splunter's FIDE rating?
Arjen Van Splunter is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Arjen Van Splunter played?
Our database contains 102 games by Arjen Van Splunter, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 31 draws, 32 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arjen Van Splunter?
102 games by Arjen Van Splunter 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.