Prepare against Bert van de Donk
NLD · World #16,025 classical · FIDE ID 1017101
When preparing against Bert van de Donk, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Bert van de Donk, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bert van de Donk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bert van de Donk 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 | 2,095 | 2,125 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 6 | 20 | 25.7% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2025): 99 rated games against 96 different opponents, across 56 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 99 | 52 | 19 | 28 | 52.5% | 2,055 | 2,155 | 16 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 40.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 31 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 71.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,186 | 1,986 |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2,010 | 2,250 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,003 | 1,803 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1,991 | 2,124 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1,829 | 2,229 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2,089 | 2,009 |
| 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2,104 | 2,204 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2,097 | 1,697 |
| 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,985 | 2,285 |
| 2013 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2,119 | 2,385 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2,044 | 2,444 |
| 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2,033 | 2,233 |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2,117 | 2,051 |
| 2009 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 2,044 | 2,144 |
| 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2,088 | 2,138 |
| 2007 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 2,077 | 2,117 |
Where Bert van de Donk has played
Netherlands (54) · France (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bert van de Donk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bert van de Donk's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Donk usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Donk usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Donk usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Donk usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Donk usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Bert van de Donk's chess games
All 35 games by Bert van de Donk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C09 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1994 | Liafbern Riemersma | 2,440 | ch-NED 50 Semifinal | B80 |
| Oct 1994 | Mark van der Werf | 2,430 | ch-NED 50 Semifinal | A34 |
| Nov 1986 | Gert Timmerman | 2,315 | ch-NED 42 sf A | C50 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter De Jonghe | 2,275 | chT-NED 9596 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED 50 Semifinal | 1994 | 9 | 2 | 2,053 |
| Soest Open | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,354 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 7 | 2 | 2,094 |
| ch-NED 42 sf A | 1986 | 6 | 2 | 2,176 |
| Helmond Open | 1999 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,937 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,518 |
| NED tt | 1996 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,230 |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bert van de Donk's chess games?
35 games by Bert van de Donk, from Jul 2008 to Oct 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 van de Donk has played.
What does Bert van de Donk play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Bert van de Donk opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bert van de Donk answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bert van de Donk play as White?
As White, Bert van de Donk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bert van de Donk play as Black?
As Black, Bert van de Donk most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Bert van de Donk's FIDE rating?
Bert van de Donk is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Bert van de Donk played?
Our database contains 35 games by Bert van de Donk, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bert van de Donk?
35 games by Bert van de Donk 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.