Prepare against Cor Croese
NLD · World #15,697 classical · FIDE ID 1006550
When preparing against Cor Croese, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 32 games by Cor Croese, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cor Croese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cor Croese 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 | 2,098 | 2,365 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 9.4% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cor Croese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cor Croese's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Croese usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Croese usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Croese usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Cor Croese's chess games
All 32 games by Cor Croese in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 3 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Anna Warakomska | 2,241 | chT-NED 1920 | B29 |
| Aug 2008 | Rob Lathouwers | 2,214 | Haarlem BDO-B | C41 |
| Jul 2022 | Jeroen Berrevoets | 2,064 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem BDO-B | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,050 |
| chT-NED 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 2,005 |
| chT-NED 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,186 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,971 |
| 1st Amsterdam CF Open | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,928 |
| KNSB Competitie 2024/2025 - Ronde 6 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,191 |
| Science Park Open A | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cor Croese's chess games?
32 games by Cor Croese, from Apr 2003 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 Cor Croese has played.
What does Cor Croese play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Cor Croese opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cor Croese answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (43% of games).
What openings does Cor Croese play as White?
As White, Cor Croese's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cor Croese play as Black?
As Black, Cor Croese most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Cor Croese's FIDE rating?
Cor Croese is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Cor Croese played?
Our database contains 32 games by Cor Croese, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (9.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cor Croese?
32 games by Cor Croese 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.