Prepare against Eelke De Boer
IM · NLD · World #1,926 classical · FIDE ID 1048120
Our database contains 1,385 games by Eelke De Boer, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eelke De Boer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eelke De Boer 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 | 2,387 | 2,462 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,276 | 2,323 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,349 | 2,384 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,385 | 645 | 176 | 564 | 46.6% |
| As White | 705 | 349 | 97 | 259 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 680 | 296 | 79 | 305 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eelke De Boer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eelke De Boer's side.
First moves as White (705 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 664 | 94.2% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 38 | 5.4% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Boer usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Boer usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Boer usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Boer usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Boer usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Boer usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 186 | 57.4% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 42 | 13.0% | 38.1% |
| d5 | 40 | 12.3% | 63.7% |
| e5 | 31 | 9.6% | 59.7% |
| c6 | 20 | 6.2% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 179 | 84.8% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 6.6% | 53.6% |
| f5 | 11 | 5.2% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.8% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Eelke De Boer's chess games
All 1,385 games by Eelke De Boer in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 645 wins, 176 draws, 564 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 95 | 46/4/45 | 48.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 33/5/17 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 44 | 22/7/15 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 17/10/13 | 42.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 37 | 21/2/14 | 56.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 30 | 18/5/7 | 60.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 91 | 44/4/43 | 48.4% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 39 | 13/5/21 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 39 | 23/3/13 | 59.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/4/15 | 42.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 27 | 7/4/16 | 25.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 8/4/14 | 30.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 12/5/9 | 46.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 13/2/8 | 56.5% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 14/1/6 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,805 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,713 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
| Jul 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,699 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Feb 2024 | David Navara | 2,667 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Feb 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,662 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 851 | 426.5 | 2,313 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 21 | 12 | 2,403 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2023 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2017 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,099 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 1,790 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2015 | 18 | 14.5 | 1,964 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 18 | 13 | 2,463 |
| ch-NED Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,464 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Thomas Beerdsen (17 games) · Rembrandt Bruil (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eelke De Boer's chess games?
1,385 games by Eelke De Boer, from Nov 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 Eelke De Boer has played.
What does Eelke De Boer play on the first move as White?
Across 705 games with White in our database, Eelke De Boer opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eelke De Boer answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Eelke De Boer play as White?
As White, Eelke De Boer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (95 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (55 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (44 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 705 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eelke De Boer play as Black?
As Black, Eelke De Boer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (91 games, 48.4% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (39 games, 59.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 680 games.
What is Eelke De Boer's FIDE rating?
Eelke De Boer is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,276 in rapid and 2,349 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,462 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Eelke De Boer played?
Our database contains 1,385 games by Eelke De Boer, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 645 wins, 176 draws, 564 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eelke De Boer?
1,385 games by Eelke De Boer 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.