Prepare against Bart Van den Bosse
NLD · World #45,001 classical · FIDE ID 1035959
Our database contains 75 games by Bart Van den Bosse, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bart Van den Bosse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bart Van den Bosse 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 | 1,913 | 1,924 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 20 | 21 | 34 | 26.7% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bart Van den Bosse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bart Van den Bosse's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 92.3% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bosse usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Bosse usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Bosse usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bosse usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Bosse usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 47.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Bart Van den Bosse's chess games
All 75 games by Bart Van den Bosse in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E54 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Harry Van Vliet | 2,089 | ch-Leiden SB | D31 |
| Dec 2019 | Jeroen Berrevoets | 2,012 | ch-Leiden SB 1920 | A43 |
| Jan 2026 | Benjamin Halvorsen | 1,995 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Masters | E10 |
| Jan 2025 | Nitish Arun | 1,992 | Sligo Masters 2025 | E25 |
| Feb 2025 | Liam Francis Kelly | 1,947 | Sligo Masters 2025 | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 46 | 17 | 1,667 |
| chB-Leiden SB | 2014 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,537 |
| Sligo Masters 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,059 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Masters | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,836 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1920 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,959 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,516 |
| 12th Leiden Open B | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bart Van den Bosse's chess games?
75 games by Bart Van den Bosse, from Nov 2018 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 Bart Van den Bosse has played.
What does Bart Van den Bosse play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Bart Van den Bosse opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bart Van den Bosse answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Bart Van den Bosse play as White?
As White, Bart Van den Bosse's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bart Van den Bosse play as Black?
As Black, Bart Van den Bosse most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Bart Van den Bosse's FIDE rating?
Bart Van den Bosse is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Bart Van den Bosse played?
Our database contains 75 games by Bart Van den Bosse, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bart Van den Bosse?
75 games by Bart Van den Bosse 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.