Prepare against Bert Westerkamp
NLD · World #37,352 classical · FIDE ID 1005391
When preparing against Bert Westerkamp, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 105 games by Bert Westerkamp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bert Westerkamp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bert Westerkamp 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 | 1,947 | 2,129 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 24 | 43 | 38 | 22.9% |
| As White | 54 | 12 | 26 | 16 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 51 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bert Westerkamp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bert Westerkamp's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 26 | 48.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 29.6% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 13.0% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 9.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Westerkamp usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Westerkamp usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Westerkamp usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Westerkamp usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Westerkamp usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Westerkamp usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 86.2% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Bert Westerkamp's chess games
All 105 games by Bert Westerkamp in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 24 wins, 43 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | David W W Gunter | 2,136 | 27th Guernsey Open | D02 |
| Oct 2006 | Clive R Wismayer | 2,124 | 32nd Guernsey Open | D16 |
| Oct 2002 | Cornelius Ippel | 2,108 | 28th Guernsey Open | C48 |
| Oct 2004 | Alexandra Wilson | 2,070 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | D03 |
| Oct 2010 | Keith Downey | 1,997 | Guernsey Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2004 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,482 |
| 34th Guernsey Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,974 |
| 31st Guernsey Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| Groningen Open A | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,065 |
| 37th Guernsey Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,957 |
| Guernsey Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| 32nd Guernsey Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bert Westerkamp's chess games?
105 games by Bert Westerkamp, from Apr 2003 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 Westerkamp has played.
What does Bert Westerkamp play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Bert Westerkamp opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bert Westerkamp answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Bert Westerkamp play as White?
As White, Bert Westerkamp's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bert Westerkamp play as Black?
As Black, Bert Westerkamp most often plays: Scotch Game (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Bert Westerkamp's FIDE rating?
Bert Westerkamp is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Bert Westerkamp played?
Our database contains 105 games by Bert Westerkamp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 43 draws, 38 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bert Westerkamp?
105 games by Bert Westerkamp 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.