Prepare against Dries Wedda
NLD · World #9,432 classical · FIDE ID 1053787
Our database contains 179 games by Dries Wedda, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dries Wedda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dries Wedda 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 | 2,178 | 2,246 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,234 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,070 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 62 | 43 | 74 | 34.6% |
| As White | 89 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 90 | 32 | 12 | 46 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dries Wedda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dries Wedda's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 88.8% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.7% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Wedda usually continues c4 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Wedda usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Wedda usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Wedda usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Wedda usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Wedda usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 95.7% | 48.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 83.9% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 30.0% |
Dries Wedda's chess games
All 179 games by Dries Wedda in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Jul 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: 62 wins, 43 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 11/6/11 | 39.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Daniel Alsina Leal | 2,521 | 23rd Barcelona Sants Open A | B90 |
| Jun 2020 | Nico Zwirs | 2,453 | Apeldoorn Lichess Blitz Inv | A18 |
| Feb 2019 | Hilmir Freyr Heimisson | 2,394 | Kragero Open | D00 |
| Apr 2019 | Lars Stark | 2,362 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | A36 |
| Apr 2019 | Makan Rafiee | 2,352 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 2018 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,062 |
| Dieren Open | 2019 | 13 | 4 | 2,103 |
| 22nd Hoogeveen Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,289 |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| 57th Groningen Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,116 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 56th Groningen Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dries Wedda's chess games?
179 games by Dries Wedda, from Jun 2015 to Jul 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 Dries Wedda has played.
What does Dries Wedda play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Dries Wedda opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dries Wedda answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Dries Wedda play as White?
As White, Dries Wedda's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dries Wedda play as Black?
As Black, Dries Wedda most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 39.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Dries Wedda's FIDE rating?
Dries Wedda is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Dries Wedda played?
Our database contains 179 games by Dries Wedda, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 43 draws, 74 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dries Wedda?
179 games by Dries Wedda 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.