Prepare against Douglas Vleeshhouwer
United Kingdom · World #38,498 classical · FIDE ID 439061
When preparing against Douglas Vleeshhouwer, expect 1.b3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 48.7% over 39 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Douglas Vleeshhouwer, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Douglas Vleeshhouwer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Douglas Vleeshhouwer 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 | 1,942 | 1,989 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,937 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 68 | 28 | 51 | 46.3% |
| As White | 76 | 35 | 15 | 26 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 33 | 13 | 25 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Douglas Vleeshhouwer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Douglas Vleeshhouwer's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 39 | 51.3% | 59.0% |
| e4 | 37 | 48.7% | 52.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 51% of White games, 59.0% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Vleeshhouwer usually continues Bb2 (71.9% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Vleeshhouwer usually continues Bb2 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Vleeshhouwer usually continues Bb2 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 52.7% score
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Vleeshhouwer usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vleeshhouwer usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Vleeshhouwer usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 57.6% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Douglas Vleeshhouwer's chess games
All 147 games by Douglas Vleeshhouwer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Sep 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: 68 wins, 28 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 39 | 19/8/12 | 48.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Keith C Arkell | 2,383 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | B14 |
| Apr 2022 | Nikolai Vlassov | 2,294 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | B01 |
| Apr 2022 | Chris W Baker | 2,272 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | A01 |
| Aug 2020 | Rajat Makkar | 2,214 | 2nd 4NCL Online Open | A55 |
| May 2020 | John Boyd | 2,212 | English Online Blitz Gp1 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 33 | 15.5 | 2,114 |
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,965 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,900 |
| 105th ch-GBR Major | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 5 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Douglas Vleeshhouwer's chess games?
147 games by Douglas Vleeshhouwer, from Jan 2014 to Sep 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 Douglas Vleeshhouwer has played.
What does Douglas Vleeshhouwer play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Douglas Vleeshhouwer opens with 1.b3 (51% of games), 1.e4 (49% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Douglas Vleeshhouwer answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Douglas Vleeshhouwer play as White?
As White, Douglas Vleeshhouwer's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (39 games, 48.7% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Douglas Vleeshhouwer play as Black?
As Black, Douglas Vleeshhouwer most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (23 games, 52.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Douglas Vleeshhouwer's FIDE rating?
Douglas Vleeshhouwer is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Douglas Vleeshhouwer played?
Our database contains 147 games by Douglas Vleeshhouwer, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 28 draws, 51 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Douglas Vleeshhouwer?
147 games by Douglas Vleeshhouwer 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.