Prepare against Bart Stam
NLD · World #40,628 classical · FIDE ID 1006240
When preparing against Bart Stam, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 99 games by Bart Stam, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bart Stam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bart Stam 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 | 1,932 | 2,058 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 23 | 32 | 44 | 23.2% |
| As White | 52 | 18 | 12 | 22 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 47 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 10.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bart Stam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bart Stam's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Stam usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Stam usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Stam usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 92.0% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 23.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
Bart Stam's chess games
All 99 games by Bart Stam 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: 23 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Luis Engel | 2,200 | 37th Politiken Cup | B50 |
| Mar 2012 | Eric De Winter | 1,852 | Reykjavik Open | B31 |
| Jul 2014 | Preben R. Larsen | 1,833 | 36th Politiken Cup | B30 |
| Mar 2015 | John Nicholson | 1,808 | Reykjavik Open | C10 |
| Jul 2014 | Henrik G Tallaksen | 1,771 | 36th Politiken Cup | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 30 | 13.5 | 1,788 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,826 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,306 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| Curacao Open | 2003 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,113 |
| Spakenburg FishPartners Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bart Stam's chess games?
99 games by Bart Stam, 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 Bart Stam has played.
What does Bart Stam play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Bart Stam opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bart Stam answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Bart Stam play as White?
As White, Bart Stam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bart Stam play as Black?
As Black, Bart Stam most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Bart Stam's FIDE rating?
Bart Stam is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Bart Stam played?
Our database contains 99 games by Bart Stam, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bart Stam?
99 games by Bart Stam 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.