Prepare against Ben Van den Bergh
NLD · World #86,253 classical · FIDE ID 1013904
When preparing against Ben Van den Bergh, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Ben Van den Bergh, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ben Van den Bergh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Van den Bergh 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 | 1,769 | 2,040 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 12 | 8 | 26 | 26.1% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Van den Bergh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Van den Bergh's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 29.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 29.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Bergh usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Bergh usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Bergh usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 14% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Bergh usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bergh usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Ben Van den Bergh's chess games
All 46 games by Ben Van den Bergh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Tea Lanchava | 2,350 | Waling Dijkstra Gr A | E91 |
| Mar 2005 | John Cornelisse | 2,188 | Arnhem OSKA Open | B07 |
| Jun 2009 | Sander Pauw | 2,176 | Utrecht OKU Open | C45 |
| Apr 2005 | N. Kabonof | 2,034 | Arnhem OSKA Open | A12 |
| Jun 2010 | Arie Van den Hoogen | 1,998 | Hilversum Open A | C82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilversum Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,967 |
| Bussum Open 29th | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
| Waling Dijkstra Gr A | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,074 |
| 30th Bussum Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,968 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,987 |
| Arnhem OSKA Open | 2005 | 4 | 3 | 2,344 |
| 79th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,717 |
| Hilversum Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Van den Bergh's chess games?
46 games by Ben Van den Bergh, from Apr 2004 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 Ben Van den Bergh has played.
What does Ben Van den Bergh play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ben Van den Bergh opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Van den Bergh answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ben Van den Bergh play as White?
As White, Ben Van den Bergh's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Van den Bergh play as Black?
As Black, Ben Van den Bergh most often plays: Ruy Lopez (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ben Van den Bergh's FIDE rating?
Ben Van den Bergh is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Ben Van den Bergh played?
Our database contains 46 games by Ben Van den Bergh, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Van den Bergh?
46 games by Ben Van den Bergh 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.