Prepare against Arlette Van Weersel
WIM · NLD · World #11,745 classical · FIDE ID 1009877
Our database contains 660 games by Arlette Van Weersel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arlette Van Weersel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arlette Van Weersel 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 | 2,144 | 2,246 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,160 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 660 | 230 | 182 | 248 | 34.8% |
| As White | 330 | 127 | 96 | 107 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 330 | 103 | 86 | 141 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arlette Van Weersel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arlette Van Weersel's side.
First moves as White (330 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 309 | 93.6% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 5.2% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Weersel usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Weersel usually continues d4 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Weersel usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 64.7% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Weersel usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Weersel usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Weersel usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 170 | 93.4% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 6.0% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 80.0% | 34.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 20.0% | 52.8% |
Arlette Van Weersel's chess games
All 660 games by Arlette Van Weersel 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: 230 wins, 182 draws, 248 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 111 | 43/32/36 | 38.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41 | 16/9/16 | 39.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 38 | 14/9/15 | 36.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 6/9/17 | 18.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Sipke Ernst | 2,581 | 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | B44 |
| Nov 2008 | Ekaterina Korbut | 2,459 | Olympiad Women-38 | B44 |
| Nov 2012 | Deivy Vera Siguenas | 2,396 | Mexico City UNAM Open | C98 |
| Jun 2004 | Tea Lanchava | 2,375 | ch-NED w | B09 |
| Aug 2007 | Tom Piceu | 2,350 | 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED w | 2023 | 98 | 39 | 2,143 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2007 | 54 | 23 | 2,196 |
| ch-NED U20 Girls | 2003 | 26 | 18 | 2,275 |
| Mexico City UNAM Prelim-A w | 2012 | 19 | 10 | 2,232 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 2,011 |
| ch-NED U16 Girls | 2000 | 18 | 13 | – |
| London Classic w | 2010 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,250 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 1998 | 18 | 9 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arlette Van Weersel's chess games?
660 games by Arlette Van Weersel, 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 Arlette Van Weersel has played.
What does Arlette Van Weersel play on the first move as White?
Across 330 games with White in our database, Arlette Van Weersel opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arlette Van Weersel answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Arlette Van Weersel play as White?
As White, Arlette Van Weersel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (111 games, 38.7% win rate); French Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 330 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arlette Van Weersel play as Black?
As Black, Arlette Van Weersel most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Scotch Game (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (32 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 330 games.
What is Arlette Van Weersel's FIDE rating?
Arlette Van Weersel is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (May 2011).
How many games has Arlette Van Weersel played?
Our database contains 660 games by Arlette Van Weersel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 230 wins, 182 draws, 248 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arlette Van Weersel?
660 games by Arlette Van Weersel 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.