Prepare against Arthur Vlug
NLD · World #23,701 classical · FIDE ID 1072854
Our database contains 86 games by Arthur Vlug, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Vlug's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Vlug 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 | 2,027 | 2,040 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,025 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,974 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 37 | 14 | 34 | 43.0% |
| As White | 43 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 24 | 6 | 13 | 55.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Vlug's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Vlug's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 40.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vlug usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Vlug usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Vlug usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 51.5% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 30.3% | 90.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 18.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Arthur Vlug's chess games
All 86 games by Arthur Vlug in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 37 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Jasper Broekmeulen | 2,175 | Hengelo U16 Open | B78 |
| Oct 2025 | Leonardo Bonali | 2,012 | Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | B12 |
| Oct 2025 | Stan Heijmans | 1,978 | Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | A05 |
| Oct 2025 | Rafiek Mohamedjoesoef | 1,940 | Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | B22 |
| Oct 2025 | Uzeyir Ismayilov | 1,907 | Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 25 | 14.5 | – |
| ch-NED U12 | 2001 | 13 | 5.5 | – |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 1998 | 11 | 7 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,255 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,172 |
| 3rd Haarlem Nova College Open | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,973 |
| 4th Leca Chess Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Vlug's chess games?
86 games by Arthur Vlug, from Oct 2019 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 Vlug has played.
What does Arthur Vlug play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Arthur Vlug opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Vlug answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Arthur Vlug play as White?
As White, Arthur Vlug's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Vlug play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Vlug most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Arthur Vlug's FIDE rating?
Arthur Vlug is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Arthur Vlug played?
Our database contains 86 games by Arthur Vlug, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Vlug?
86 games by Arthur Vlug 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.