Prepare against Arno Van den Bosch
Belgium · World #19,860 classical · FIDE ID 231835
Our database contains 60 games by Arno Van den Bosch, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arno Van den Bosch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arno Van den Bosch 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 | 2,058 | 2,175 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,132 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,099 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 17 | 16 | 27 | 28.3% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arno Van den Bosch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arno Van den Bosch's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 92.6% | 44.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bosch usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Bosch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bosch usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bosch usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Bosch usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 72.7% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Arno Van den Bosch's chess games
All 60 games by Arno Van den Bosch in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Toon Wijgers | 2,058 | 16th Brasschaat Open | E71 |
| Jul 2013 | Rudi Gijbels | 1,922 | ch-BEL Open | B06 |
| Apr 2014 | Deon Lee | 1,890 | ch-BEL U16 | B76 |
| Aug 2016 | Wesley Carmans | 1,764 | 16th Brasschaat Open | C11 |
| May 2010 | Rene Weerts | 1,672 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U14 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,885 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,880 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,460 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| 16th Brasschaat Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| 24th ch-EU U16 | 2014 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,656 |
| Enschede Open D U14 | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,264 |
| 46th Badalona Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arno Van den Bosch's chess games?
60 games by Arno Van den Bosch, from Sep 2010 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 Van den Bosch has played.
What does Arno Van den Bosch play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Arno Van den Bosch opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arno Van den Bosch answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arno Van den Bosch play as White?
As White, Arno Van den Bosch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arno Van den Bosch play as Black?
As Black, Arno Van den Bosch most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Arno Van den Bosch's FIDE rating?
Arno Van den Bosch is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Arno Van den Bosch played?
Our database contains 60 games by Arno Van den Bosch, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arno Van den Bosch?
60 games by Arno Van den Bosch 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.