Prepare against Bert Coenen
NLD · World #72,789 classical · FIDE ID 1023004
When preparing against Bert Coenen, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (67%).
Our database contains 54 games by Bert Coenen, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bert Coenen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bert Coenen 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 | 1,812 | 1,859 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 8 | 25 | 21 | 14.8% |
| As White | 26 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bert Coenen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bert Coenen's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 50.0% | 26.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 38.5% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 26.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Coenen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Coenen usually continues Bg5 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Coenen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Coenen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Coenen usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Coenen usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Bert Coenen's chess games
All 54 games by Bert Coenen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 8 wins, 25 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Thomas Esser | 1,985 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B22 |
| May 2013 | Rob Loose | 1,920 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C44 |
| May 2010 | Helmuth Debusschere | 1,884 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B41 |
| May 2015 | Hans-Ferdinand Stuch | 1,767 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C44 |
| May 2010 | Bram Brasse | 1,764 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,827 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,800 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,742 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,867 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bert Coenen's chess games?
54 games by Bert Coenen, from Jul 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 Bert Coenen has played.
What does Bert Coenen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Bert Coenen opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bert Coenen answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Bert Coenen play as White?
As White, Bert Coenen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bert Coenen play as Black?
As Black, Bert Coenen most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Bert Coenen's FIDE rating?
Bert Coenen is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (May 2024).
How many games has Bert Coenen played?
Our database contains 54 games by Bert Coenen, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 25 draws, 21 losses (14.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bert Coenen?
54 games by Bert Coenen 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.