Prepare against Arno Bomans
FM · Belgium · World #6,854 classical · FIDE ID 206024
Our database contains 406 games by Arno Bomans, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arno Bomans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arno Bomans 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 | 2,227 | 2,298 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,226 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 155 | 144 | 107 | 38.2% |
| As White | 204 | 73 | 85 | 46 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 202 | 82 | 59 | 61 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arno Bomans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arno Bomans's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 46.1% | 59.6% |
| e4 | 68 | 33.3% | 50.7% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 9.3% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bomans usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bomans usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bomans usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bomans usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bomans usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bomans usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 30.0% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 21 | 21.0% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 21 | 21.0% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 8 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 8.0% | 81.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 30.6% | 31.6% |
| f5 | 19 | 30.6% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 22.6% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.1% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Arno Bomans's chess games
All 406 games by Arno Bomans in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 155 wins, 144 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 30 | 11/12/7 | 36.7% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Andrey Rychagov | 2,556 | 11th Heraklion Gazi Open | A80 |
| Oct 2009 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,478 | Wch U20 | A40 |
| Aug 2018 | Stefan Docx | 2,444 | Charleroi Experts | D00 |
| Nov 2011 | Attila Gergacz | 2,432 | 23rd Leuven Open | D36 |
| Dec 2010 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,427 | 31st Bethune Open | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,102 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 17 | 11 | 2,288 |
| Charleroi Open | 2014 | 16 | 10 | 2,199 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2004 | 16 | 9.5 | – |
| ch-Flemish | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 2,174 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2002 | 12 | 5.5 | – |
| 14th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2015 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,401 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arno Bomans's chess games?
406 games by Arno Bomans, from Jul 2007 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 Arno Bomans has played.
What does Arno Bomans play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Arno Bomans opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arno Bomans answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Arno Bomans play as White?
As White, Arno Bomans's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arno Bomans play as Black?
As Black, Arno Bomans most often plays: Dutch Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Arno Bomans's FIDE rating?
Arno Bomans is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Arno Bomans played?
Our database contains 406 games by Arno Bomans, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 144 draws, 107 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arno Bomans?
406 games by Arno Bomans 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.