Prepare against Bjorn Verstraate
NLD · World #34,323 classical · FIDE ID 1021117
Our database contains 34 games by Bjorn Verstraate, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Verstraate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Verstraate 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 | 1,962 | 1,981 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 26.5% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Verstraate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Verstraate's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Verstraate usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Verstraate usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Verstraate usually continues e5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Bjorn Verstraate's chess games
All 34 games by Bjorn Verstraate in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Rafiek Mohamedjoesoef | 1,795 | Spijkenisse Open | B01 |
| Aug 2005 | Gerwin Van Lenthe | 1,540 | Hengelo U20 Open | C45 |
| Aug 2005 | Sebastiaan Haverkate | 1,120 | Hengelo U20 Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2004 | 18 | 8 | 2,216 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,616 |
| Spijkenisse Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,930 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Verstraate's chess games?
34 games by Bjorn Verstraate, from Oct 2006 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 Bjorn Verstraate has played.
What does Bjorn Verstraate play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Bjorn Verstraate opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Verstraate answers 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Verstraate play as White?
As White, Bjorn Verstraate's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Verstraate play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Verstraate most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 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 17 games.
What is Bjorn Verstraate's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Verstraate is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Bjorn Verstraate played?
Our database contains 34 games by Bjorn Verstraate, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Verstraate?
34 games by Bjorn Verstraate 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.