Prepare against Stefan Bekker
FM · NLD · World #2,847 classical · FIDE ID 1022229
Our database contains 159 games by Stefan Bekker, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Bekker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Bekker 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 | 2,344 | 2,386 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,350 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,249 | 2,297 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 66 | 30 | 63 | 41.5% |
| As White | 77 | 33 | 14 | 30 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 82 | 33 | 16 | 33 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Bekker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Bekker's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 48.1% | 52.7% |
| e4 | 32 | 41.6% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 52.7% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Bekker usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Bekker usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Bekker usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bekker usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bekker usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Bekker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 91.3% | 52.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 59.1% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.6% | 100.0% |
Stefan Bekker's chess games
All 159 games by Stefan Bekker in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 66 wins, 30 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,566 | 10th Delft Prinsenstad Open | D22 |
| Apr 2025 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 2,536 | Reykjavik Open | B22 |
| Apr 2025 | V Kunin | 2,522 | Reykjavik Open | B30 |
| Mar 2018 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,520 | 11th Delft Prinsenstad Open | C07 |
| Jan 2024 | Frank Holzke | 2,460 | Tata Steel Tienkamp | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 6 | 2,252 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 2,173 |
| 46th Ghent Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,202 |
| 80th Tata Steel TOP | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,236 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,449 |
| Tata Steel Tienkamp | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,306 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,305 |
| 45th Ghent Open | 2024 | 8 | 7 | 2,456 |
Interactive opening tree from all 159 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Bekker's chess games?
159 games by Stefan Bekker, from Jan 2010 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 Stefan Bekker has played.
What does Stefan Bekker play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Stefan Bekker opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Bekker answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Stefan Bekker play as White?
As White, Stefan Bekker's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Bekker play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Bekker most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 85.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Stefan Bekker's FIDE rating?
Stefan Bekker is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,249 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Stefan Bekker played?
Our database contains 159 games by Stefan Bekker, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 30 draws, 63 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Bekker?
159 games by Stefan Bekker 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.