Prepare against Bram Baarspul
NLD · World #18,679 classical · FIDE ID 40106187
When preparing against Bram Baarspul, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Bram Baarspul, covering Jan 2025 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bram Baarspul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bram Baarspul 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 | 2,070 | 2,177 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,092 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bram Baarspul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bram Baarspul's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Baarspul usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Baarspul usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Baarspul usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Bram Baarspul's chess games
All 30 games by Bram Baarspul in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2025 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Achyuth Aravindhan | 2,213 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U16 | B31 |
| Apr 2026 | Aden Darie | 2,150 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U16 | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Rogozyanskiy | 2,105 | Nazomervierkampentoernooi Assen 2026 | B90 |
| Oct 2025 | Rob Van Helvoort | 2,095 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | B40 |
| May 2026 | Joel Groenewoud | 2,084 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U16 | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,214 |
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,953 |
| Nazomervierkampentoernooi Assen 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,291 |
| Hoogeveen Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bram Baarspul's chess games?
30 games by Bram Baarspul, from Jan 2025 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 Bram Baarspul has played.
What does Bram Baarspul play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Bram Baarspul opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bram Baarspul answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bram Baarspul play as White?
As White, Bram Baarspul's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bram Baarspul play as Black?
As Black, Bram Baarspul most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Bram Baarspul's FIDE rating?
Bram Baarspul is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Bram Baarspul played?
Our database contains 30 games by Bram Baarspul, covering Jan 2025 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bram Baarspul?
30 games by Bram Baarspul 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.