Prepare against Henk Brongers
France · World #24,687 classical · FIDE ID 1021303
Our database contains 164 games by Henk Brongers, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henk Brongers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henk Brongers 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 | 2,020 | 2,135 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,026 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 2,026 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 69 | 38 | 57 | 42.1% |
| As White | 83 | 42 | 16 | 25 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 81 | 27 | 22 | 32 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henk Brongers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henk Brongers's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 95.2% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Brongers usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Brongers usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Brongers usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Brongers usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 70.6% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 20.6% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Henk Brongers's chess games
All 164 games by Henk Brongers in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 69 wins, 38 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Jaroslav Polasek | 2,344 | World Senior Teams +65 | C12 |
| Jul 2008 | Sam Kleinplatz | 2,265 | Hyeres | B01 |
| Feb 2007 | Stanislav Stojanov | 2,242 | chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | B03 |
| Jun 2023 | Craig W Pritchett | 2,232 | 22nd EU-ch Seniors 65 | E94 |
| Jan 2016 | Richard Goldenberg | 2,228 | ch-FRA Open Senior | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Veterans | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,089 |
| Hyeres | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,184 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,117 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,934 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,911 |
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,176 |
| chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,060 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henk Brongers's chess games?
164 games by Henk Brongers, from Oct 2006 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 Henk Brongers has played.
What does Henk Brongers play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Henk Brongers opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henk Brongers answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Henk Brongers play as White?
As White, Henk Brongers's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henk Brongers play as Black?
As Black, Henk Brongers most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Henk Brongers's FIDE rating?
Henk Brongers is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Henk Brongers played?
Our database contains 164 games by Henk Brongers, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 38 draws, 57 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henk Brongers?
164 games by Henk Brongers 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.