Prepare against Arno Bezemer
FM · NLD · World #11,143 classical · FIDE ID 1001396
Our database contains 717 games by Arno Bezemer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arno Bezemer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arno Bezemer 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 | 2,152 | 2,376 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 717 | 290 | 241 | 185 | 40.4% |
| As White | 365 | 162 | 125 | 78 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 352 | 128 | 116 | 107 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arno Bezemer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arno Bezemer's side.
First moves as White (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 274 | 75.1% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 79 | 21.6% | 62.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 2.7% | 45.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bezemer usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bezemer usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bezemer usually continues d4 (55.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Bezemer usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bezemer usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bezemer usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 158 | 91.9% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 6.4% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 85.8% | 57.7% |
| f5 | 7 | 6.2% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Arno Bezemer's chess games
All 717 games by Arno Bezemer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 290 wins, 241 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 35 | 14/13/8 | 40.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 13/12/6 | 41.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 12/1/3 | 75.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 89 | 34/30/25 | 38.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 13/10/9 | 40.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 2/10/4 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Merab Gagunashvili | 2,567 | chT-NED 0405 | A49 |
| Feb 2010 | Csaba Horvath | 2,549 | chT-BEL 0910 | D97 |
| Jul 2011 | Friso Nijboer | 2,546 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B57 |
| Jul 2004 | Jan Smeets | 2,545 | 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | C12 |
| Jul 2012 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,525 | 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 71 | 47.5 | 2,273 |
| Dieren Open | 2009 | 26 | 15 | 2,357 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 20 | 10 | 2,420 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-BEL 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,301 |
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,308 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,362 |
| 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arno Bezemer's chess games?
717 games by Arno Bezemer, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Arno Bezemer has played.
What does Arno Bezemer play on the first move as White?
Across 365 games with White in our database, Arno Bezemer opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arno Bezemer answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Arno Bezemer play as White?
As White, Arno Bezemer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 41.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 32.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 365 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arno Bezemer play as Black?
As Black, Arno Bezemer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (89 games, 38.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 352 games.
What is Arno Bezemer's FIDE rating?
Arno Bezemer is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Arno Bezemer played?
Our database contains 717 games by Arno Bezemer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 290 wins, 241 draws, 185 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arno Bezemer?
717 games by Arno Bezemer 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.