Prepare against Dies De Dreu
NLD · World #53,284 classical · FIDE ID 1033026
When preparing against Dies De Dreu, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 37 games by Dies De Dreu, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dies De Dreu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dies De Dreu 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 | 1,880 | 2,055 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,995 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 4 | 19 | 37.8% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dies De Dreu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dies De Dreu's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dreu usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dreu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dreu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Dreu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Dies De Dreu's chess games
All 37 games by Dies De Dreu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Rijk Schipper | 2,147 | Utrecht OKU Open | D37 |
| May 2026 | Sourav Bhattacharjee | 2,094 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | B58 |
| Nov 2009 | Thijmen Smith | 2,070 | Waling Dijkstra Gr A | C92 |
| May 2026 | Johan Wuijts | 2,034 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | A40 |
| May 2014 | Tiziano Ravagnani | 2,010 | 41st Utrecht OKU Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Trieste Open | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,913 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
| Berlin Spring Open A | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 2,055 |
| Waling Dijkstra Gr A | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,962 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,225 |
| Maarssen OKU Open B | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 1,821 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2009 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,357 |
| Groningen Compact Open B | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dies De Dreu's chess games?
37 games by Dies De Dreu, from Jul 2009 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 Dies De Dreu has played.
What does Dies De Dreu play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Dies De Dreu opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dies De Dreu answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Dies De Dreu play as White?
As White, Dies De Dreu's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dies De Dreu play as Black?
As Black, Dies De Dreu most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Dies De Dreu's FIDE rating?
Dies De Dreu is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Dies De Dreu played?
Our database contains 37 games by Dies De Dreu, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dies De Dreu?
37 games by Dies De Dreu 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.