Prepare against Casper Schoppen
GM · NLD · World #199 classical · FIDE ID 1046730
When preparing against Casper Schoppen, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 812 games by Casper Schoppen, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Casper Schoppen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Casper Schoppen 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 | 2,582 | 2,589 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,580 | 2,580 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,575 | 2,591 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 812 | 413 | 239 | 160 | 50.9% |
| As White | 420 | 232 | 127 | 61 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 392 | 181 | 112 | 99 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Casper Schoppen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Casper Schoppen's side.
First moves as White (416 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 193 | 46.4% | 75.4% |
| d4 | 156 | 37.5% | 64.1% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 10.3% | 66.3% |
| c4 | 24 | 5.8% | 77.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 75.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Schoppen usually continues Nf3 (70.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schoppen usually continues Nf3 (79.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Schoppen usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Schoppen usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Schoppen usually continues c4 (73.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Schoppen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 52.2% | 64.4% |
| e5 | 74 | 41.1% | 55.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.9% | 92.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 124 | 91.9% | 65.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Casper Schoppen's chess games
All 812 games by Casper Schoppen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 413 wins, 239 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 14/3/2 | 73.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 11/5/0 | 68.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Richard Rapport | 2,716 | TCh-TUR Super League | A15 |
| Jun 2026 | Pranav,V | 2,661 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B40 |
| Apr 2026 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,646 | Bundesliga 2025-26 | B90 |
| Sep 2023 | Max Warmerdam | 2,633 | ch-NED Blitz Final | A50 |
| Dec 2018 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,630 | 56th Groningen Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 64 | 33 | 2,353 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2014 | 36 | 27 | 1,853 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,544 |
| 5th ch-NED blitz | 2019 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,607 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 18 | 12 | 2,486 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2012 | 18 | 14.5 | 1,430 |
| Bundesliga 2025-26 | 2026 | 13 | 9 | 2,721 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 12 | 8 | 2,464 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Liam Vrolijk (13 games) · Hing Ting Lai (11 games) · Thomas Beerdsen (11 games) · Max Warmerdam (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Casper Schoppen's chess games?
812 games by Casper Schoppen, from Sep 2013 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 Casper Schoppen has played.
What does Casper Schoppen play on the first move as White?
Across 416 games with White in our database, Casper Schoppen opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Casper Schoppen answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Casper Schoppen play as White?
As White, Casper Schoppen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 73.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 420 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Casper Schoppen play as Black?
As Black, Casper Schoppen most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Catalan (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 392 games.
What is Casper Schoppen's FIDE rating?
Casper Schoppen is currently rated 2,582 in classical chess, 2,580 in rapid and 2,575 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,589 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Casper Schoppen played?
Our database contains 812 games by Casper Schoppen, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 413 wins, 239 draws, 160 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Casper Schoppen?
812 games by Casper Schoppen 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.