Prepare against Bram Klapwijk
NLD · World #8,403 classical · FIDE ID 1009133
Our database contains 200 games by Bram Klapwijk, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bram Klapwijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bram Klapwijk 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 | 2,197 | 2,265 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 85 | 36 | 79 | 42.5% |
| As White | 100 | 44 | 17 | 39 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 100 | 41 | 19 | 40 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bram Klapwijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bram Klapwijk's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 80.0% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 10.0% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 9.0% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Klapwijk usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Klapwijk usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Klapwijk usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Klapwijk usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Klapwijk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Klapwijk usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 44.8% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 17 | 29.3% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 14 | 24.1% | 67.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
Bram Klapwijk's chess games
All 200 games by Bram Klapwijk in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 85 wins, 36 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,538 | HSG Open | B22 |
| Oct 2017 | Bardhyl Uksini | 2,363 | 21st Hoogeveen Open | A65 |
| May 2018 | Jasper Geurink | 2,361 | Groningen Combinatie Open | C02 |
| Oct 2011 | Lars Ootes | 2,340 | 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | B23 |
| Dec 2013 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,326 | 51st Groningen Open A | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2005 | 25 | 14 | 1,560 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2009 | 18 | 8 | 1,849 |
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,180 |
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,268 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,056 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,016 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,627 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bram Klapwijk's chess games?
200 games by Bram Klapwijk, from Sep 2010 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 Bram Klapwijk has played.
What does Bram Klapwijk play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Bram Klapwijk opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bram Klapwijk answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Bram Klapwijk play as White?
As White, Bram Klapwijk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 31.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bram Klapwijk play as Black?
As Black, Bram Klapwijk most often plays: English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Bram Klapwijk's FIDE rating?
Bram Klapwijk is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Bram Klapwijk played?
Our database contains 200 games by Bram Klapwijk, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 36 draws, 79 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bram Klapwijk?
200 games by Bram Klapwijk 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.