Prepare against Bob Beeke
FM · NLD · World #7,681 classical · FIDE ID 1011634
Our database contains 275 games by Bob Beeke, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bob Beeke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bob Beeke 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 | 2,211 | 2,342 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,225 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,211 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 111 | 60 | 104 | 40.4% |
| As White | 134 | 64 | 26 | 44 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 141 | 47 | 34 | 60 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bob Beeke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bob Beeke's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 41.8% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 25.4% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 23 | 17.2% | 76.1% |
| e4 | 21 | 15.7% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Beeke usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Beeke usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Beeke usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Beeke usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Beeke usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Beeke usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 58.1% | 43.0% |
| e5 | 29 | 39.2% | 39.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 28.6% | 54.2% |
Bob Beeke's chess games
All 275 games by Bob Beeke in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Aug 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: 111 wins, 60 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Emanuel Berg | 2,587 | Maastricht Limburg Open A 6th | E97 |
| Feb 2014 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,580 | 74th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | E42 |
| Feb 2013 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,507 | Reykjavik Open | A21 |
| May 2010 | Benjamin Bok | 2,430 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | D93 |
| Mar 2011 | Fred Slingerland | 2,410 | Leiden Noteboom Memorial 71st | D29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2015 | 35 | 13.5 | 2,094 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2023 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,273 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 18 | 12 | 2,166 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,346 |
| Basel Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,244 |
| 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bob Beeke's chess games?
275 games by Bob Beeke, from Oct 2003 to Aug 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 Bob Beeke has played.
What does Bob Beeke play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Bob Beeke opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bob Beeke answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Bob Beeke play as White?
As White, Bob Beeke's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bob Beeke play as Black?
As Black, Bob Beeke most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Bob Beeke's FIDE rating?
Bob Beeke is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (May 2018).
How many games has Bob Beeke played?
Our database contains 275 games by Bob Beeke, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 60 draws, 104 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bob Beeke?
275 games by Bob Beeke 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.