Prepare against Bram Van der Velden
CM · NLD · World #13,335 classical · FIDE ID 1015753
Our database contains 237 games by Bram Van der Velden, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bram Van der Velden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bram Van der Velden 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 | 2,124 | 2,230 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,222 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,185 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 90 | 70 | 77 | 38.0% |
| As White | 114 | 51 | 32 | 31 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 123 | 39 | 38 | 46 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 84.2% | 59.9% |
| e4 | 18 | 15.8% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Velden usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Velden usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Velden usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Velden usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Velden usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Velden usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 62.1% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 24 | 36.4% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 53.1% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 40.6% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Bram Van der Velden's chess games
All 237 games by Bram Van der Velden in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 90 wins, 70 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Eva Moser | 2,395 | Maastricht Limburg Open | A90 |
| Feb 2023 | Khoi Pham | 2,373 | 82nd Leiden Noteboom Memorial | B48 |
| Jul 2019 | Zyon Kollen | 2,362 | Leiden Open A 13th | E21 |
| Jul 2022 | Daniel Shapiro | 2,284 | Titled Tue Late | D38 |
| Aug 2024 | Timur Keleberda | 2,283 | Titled Tue Late | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,248 |
| Dieren Open | 2009 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,108 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2002 | 18 | 10 | – |
| ch-NED U14 | 2002 | 18 | 7.5 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2004 | 18 | 13 | 2,315 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Arnhem Euwe Stimulans-B | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,089 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bram Van der Velden's chess games?
237 games by Bram Van der Velden, from Jul 2005 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 Bram Van der Velden has played.
What does Bram Van der Velden play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Bram Van der Velden opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bram Van der Velden answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bram Van der Velden play as White?
As White, Bram Van der Velden's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bram Van der Velden play as Black?
As Black, Bram Van der Velden most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Bram Van der Velden's FIDE rating?
Bram Van der Velden is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Bram Van der Velden played?
Our database contains 237 games by Bram Van der Velden, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 70 draws, 77 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bram Van der Velden?
237 games by Bram Van der Velden 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.