Prepare against Arthur De Winter
IM · NLD · World #931 classical · FIDE ID 1069020
When preparing against Arthur De Winter, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 874 games by Arthur De Winter, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arthur De Winter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur De Winter 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 | 2,458 | 2,462 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,387 | 2,387 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,489 | 2,505 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 874 | 462 | 183 | 229 | 52.9% |
| As White | 435 | 244 | 87 | 104 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 439 | 218 | 96 | 125 | 49.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur De Winter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur De Winter's side.
First moves as White (430 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 385 | 89.5% | 65.3% |
| d4 | 42 | 9.8% | 73.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 65.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (66.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Winter usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 73.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Winter usually continues c4 (76.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Winter usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Winter usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 144 | 73.8% | 63.9% |
| e5 | 40 | 20.5% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 62.3% | 60.4% |
| d5 | 52 | 32.1% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.1% | 90.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Arthur De Winter's chess games
All 874 games by Arthur De Winter in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Sep 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: 462 wins, 183 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 64 | 40/8/16 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 53 | 24/14/15 | 45.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 14/3/6 | 60.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 65 | 28/18/19 | 43.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 17/3/15 | 48.6% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,759 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Dec 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Sep 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,640 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Mar 2025 | Max Warmerdam | 2,630 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Aug 2023 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Speed Chess Q2 Sw | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 311 | 195.5 | 2,451 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2022 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,094 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 2,469 |
| ch-NED KO | 2025 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,622 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,416 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,295 |
| Dutch Championship Qualification | 2025 | 13 | 10 | 2,447 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,401 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Erik Van den Doel (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur De Winter's chess games?
874 games by Arthur De Winter, from Sep 2018 to Sep 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 Arthur De Winter has played.
What does Arthur De Winter play on the first move as White?
Across 430 games with White in our database, Arthur De Winter opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur De Winter answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Arthur De Winter play as White?
As White, Arthur De Winter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (53 games, 45.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (23 games, 60.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 435 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur De Winter play as Black?
As Black, Arthur De Winter most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 43.1% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 48.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 439 games.
What is Arthur De Winter's FIDE rating?
Arthur De Winter is currently rated 2,458 in classical chess, 2,387 in rapid and 2,489 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,462 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Arthur De Winter played?
Our database contains 874 games by Arthur De Winter, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 462 wins, 183 draws, 229 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur De Winter?
874 games by Arthur De Winter 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.