Prepare against Bram Van Dijk
NLD · World #49,977 classical · FIDE ID 1001116
Our database contains 96 games by Bram Van Dijk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bram Van Dijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bram Van Dijk 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 | 1,893 | 2,224 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,923 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33.3% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bram Van Dijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bram Van Dijk's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 81.6% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dijk usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Dijk usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Dijk usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dijk usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dijk usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Dijk usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 60.0% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 72.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
Bram Van Dijk's chess games
All 96 games by Bram Van Dijk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 33 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1979 | Rosendo Carrean Balinas | 2,365 | Lloyds Bank Open 03 | C92 |
| Jan 1993 | Brian Hulse | 2,355 | New York Open | B20 |
| Oct 1995 | Harald Lieb | 2,255 | 21st Guernsey Open | D19 |
| Oct 2000 | Martin R Taylor | 2,164 | Guernsey Open | C02 |
| Jan 1996 | David W W Gunter | 2,145 | Guernsey Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 | 1972 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 20th Olympiad Final C | 1972 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| New York Open | 1993 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,335 |
| 45th Guernsey Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,092 |
| 35th Guernsey Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,201 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,926 |
| 38th Guernsey Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,908 |
| 28th Guernsey Open | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bram Van Dijk's chess games?
96 games by Bram Van Dijk, from Apr 2003 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 Van Dijk has played.
What does Bram Van Dijk play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Bram Van Dijk opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bram Van Dijk answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Bram Van Dijk play as White?
As White, Bram Van Dijk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bram Van Dijk play as Black?
As Black, Bram Van Dijk most often plays: Caro-Kann (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Bram Van Dijk's FIDE rating?
Bram Van Dijk is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Bram Van Dijk played?
Our database contains 96 games by Bram Van Dijk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 33 draws, 31 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bram Van Dijk?
96 games by Bram Van Dijk 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.