Prepare against Bart Van der Zwet
NLD · World #30,062 classical · FIDE ID 1004204
Our database contains 66 games by Bart Van der Zwet, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bart Van der Zwet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bart Van der Zwet 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 | 1,985 | 2,123 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,090 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 36.4% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bart Van der Zwet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bart Van der Zwet's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 31.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Zwet usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Zwet usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Zwet usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zwet usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Zwet usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Zwet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Bart Van der Zwet's chess games
All 66 games by Bart Van der Zwet in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 24 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D73 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Thomas E Rendle | 2,366 | 23rd Bunratty Masters Open | B31 |
| Jul 2012 | Hendrik Ponnet | 2,255 | 35th Ghent Taminco Open | A27 |
| May 2008 | Lennart Dek | 2,192 | Maastricht Limburg Open | C41 |
| May 2007 | Jeroen Van den Bersselaar | 2,189 | Maastricht Limburg Open | A46 |
| Feb 2020 | Guillaume Machin | 2,159 | 27th Bunratty Masters | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 2,118 |
| Weijers OHK Open | 2003 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| 27th Bunratty Masters | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2,181 |
| 29th EU-Cup | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,085 |
| Bunratty Masters Open 20th | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,315 |
| 24th Bunratty Masters Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,963 |
| 23rd Bunratty Masters Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,333 |
| 22nd Bunratty Masters Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bart Van der Zwet's chess games?
66 games by Bart Van der Zwet, from Jan 2008 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 Van der Zwet has played.
What does Bart Van der Zwet play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Bart Van der Zwet opens with 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bart Van der Zwet answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Bart Van der Zwet play as White?
As White, Bart Van der Zwet's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bart Van der Zwet play as Black?
As Black, Bart Van der Zwet most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Bart Van der Zwet's FIDE rating?
Bart Van der Zwet is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Bart Van der Zwet played?
Our database contains 66 games by Bart Van der Zwet, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bart Van der Zwet?
66 games by Bart Van der Zwet 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.