Prepare against Arthur Van de Oudeweetering
IM · NLD · World #6,349 classical · FIDE ID 1000551
Our database contains 506 games by Arthur Van de Oudeweetering, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Van de Oudeweetering's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Van de Oudeweetering 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 | 2,238 | 2,414 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,385 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 506 | 143 | 181 | 182 | 28.3% |
| As White | 250 | 78 | 106 | 66 | 31.2% |
| As Black | 256 | 65 | 75 | 116 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Van de Oudeweetering's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Van de Oudeweetering's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 250 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Oudeweetering usually continues c3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Oudeweetering usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Oudeweetering usually continues d4 (59.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 105 | 94.6% | 41.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 90 | 98.9% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Arthur Van de Oudeweetering's chess games
All 506 games by Arthur Van de Oudeweetering 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: 143 wins, 181 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 82 | 20/47/15 | 24.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 81 | 18/23/40 | 22.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 53 | 12/14/27 | 22.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,598 | chT-NED 1718 | A11 |
| Nov 2000 | Friso Nijboer | 2,586 | chT-NED 0001 | C78 |
| Jan 1994 | Valentin Arbakov | 2,570 | Groningen Open | D45 |
| Oct 2003 | Mark L Hebden | 2,560 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | D45 |
| Mar 2000 | Igor Glek | 2,554 | chT-NED 9900 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 44 | 23.5 | 2,340 |
| Dieren Open | 1989 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,329 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,386 |
| chT-NED | 1998 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| 51st ch-NED sf | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,351 |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,173 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,398 |
| 49th ch-NED sf | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Van de Oudeweetering's chess games?
506 games by Arthur Van de Oudeweetering, 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 Arthur Van de Oudeweetering has played.
What does Arthur Van de Oudeweetering play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Arthur Van de Oudeweetering opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Van de Oudeweetering answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Arthur Van de Oudeweetering play as White?
As White, Arthur Van de Oudeweetering's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (82 games, 24.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Van de Oudeweetering play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Van de Oudeweetering most often plays: Slav Defense (81 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (53 games, 22.6% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Arthur Van de Oudeweetering's FIDE rating?
Arthur Van de Oudeweetering is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Arthur Van de Oudeweetering played?
Our database contains 506 games by Arthur Van de Oudeweetering, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 181 draws, 182 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Van de Oudeweetering?
506 games by Arthur Van de Oudeweetering 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.