Prepare against Bas Van der Grinten
NLD · World #35,517 classical · FIDE ID 1013289
When preparing against Bas Van der Grinten, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Bas Van der Grinten, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bas Van der Grinten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bas Van der Grinten 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 | 1,956 | 1,974 | Nov 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 6 | 25 | 38.0% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bas Van der Grinten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bas Van der Grinten's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 73.3% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 31.8% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Grinten usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Grinten usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Grinten usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Grinten usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Grinten usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Grinten usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 75.0% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Bas Van der Grinten's chess games
All 50 games by Bas Van der Grinten in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Bram Van den Berg | 2,246 | 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | C44 |
| Jul 2008 | Olena Dvoretska | 2,156 | 30th Politiken Cup | A25 |
| Jul 2008 | Eric Brondum | 2,126 | 30th Politiken Cup | E68 |
| Jul 2010 | Markus Koentges | 1,732 | Nettetal Open | C77 |
| Jul 2010 | Richard Valenta | 1,726 | Nettetal Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,235 |
| Nettetal Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,831 |
| 2nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,254 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1974 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Margate Thanet Open | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,839 |
| 27th Latschach Open | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 2,116 |
| 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 2,095 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 3 | 0 | 1,908 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bas Van der Grinten's chess games?
50 games by Bas Van der Grinten, from Oct 2004 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 Bas Van der Grinten has played.
What does Bas Van der Grinten play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Bas Van der Grinten opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bas Van der Grinten answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bas Van der Grinten play as White?
As White, Bas Van der Grinten's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bas Van der Grinten play as Black?
As Black, Bas Van der Grinten most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Bas Van der Grinten's FIDE rating?
Bas Van der Grinten is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Bas Van der Grinten played?
Our database contains 50 games by Bas Van der Grinten, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bas Van der Grinten?
50 games by Bas Van der Grinten 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.