Prepare against Bert Houweling
NLD · World #28,237 classical · FIDE ID 1014110
Our database contains 34 games by Bert Houweling, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bert Houweling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bert Houweling 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 | 1,996 | 2,097 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 23.5% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bert Houweling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bert Houweling's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Houweling usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Houweling usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Houweling usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Houweling usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Bert Houweling's chess games
All 34 games by Bert Houweling in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1997 | Torsten Werbeck | 2,265 | Eupen CERA Open | C02 |
| Apr 2011 | Luis Olaizola Ortega | 2,206 | 34th San Sebastian Open | E14 |
| Jan 2004 | Guillaume Henry | 2,140 | 1st Calvi Balagne Open | B76 |
| Nov 2019 | Veikko Koskinen | 1,892 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | B13 |
| Nov 2019 | Eloi Tolda Andreu | 1,847 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| 34th San Sebastian Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,091 |
| 1st Calvi Balagne Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,272 |
| 32nd Liechtenstein Open | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,192 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 1,924 |
| 30th Wch Seniors 65 | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,919 |
| Eupen CERA Open | 1997 | 1 | 1 | 2,665 |
| 8th Split Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bert Houweling's chess games?
34 games by Bert Houweling, from Apr 2007 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 Houweling has played.
What does Bert Houweling play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Bert Houweling opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bert Houweling answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bert Houweling play as White?
As White, Bert Houweling's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bert Houweling play as Black?
As Black, Bert Houweling most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Bert Houweling's FIDE rating?
Bert Houweling is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Bert Houweling played?
Our database contains 34 games by Bert Houweling, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bert Houweling?
34 games by Bert Houweling 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.