Prepare against Ed Baarslag
NLD · World #16,567 classical · FIDE ID 1014285
Our database contains 66 games by Ed Baarslag, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ed Baarslag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ed Baarslag 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 | 2,089 | 2,220 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ed Baarslag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ed Baarslag's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 75.8% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Baarslag usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Baarslag usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Baarslag usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Baarslag usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Baarslag usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
Ed Baarslag's chess games
All 66 games by Ed Baarslag in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 22 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Simon Elgersma | 2,130 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | D31 |
| Feb 2025 | Dragomir Vucenovic | 2,128 | World Senior Teams +65 | A45 |
| Jul 2022 | Hugo Van De Velde | 2,079 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A13 |
| Jul 2022 | Rein Brouwer | 2,076 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | D11 |
| Jul 2016 | Jens Weichelt | 2,073 | WchT Seniors 50 | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2023 | 15 | 7 | 2,113 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,071 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,188 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,091 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,156 |
| Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ed Baarslag's chess games?
66 games by Ed Baarslag, from Jul 2005 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 Ed Baarslag has played.
What does Ed Baarslag play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Ed Baarslag opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ed Baarslag answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Ed Baarslag play as White?
As White, Ed Baarslag's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ed Baarslag play as Black?
As Black, Ed Baarslag most often plays: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Ed Baarslag's FIDE rating?
Ed Baarslag is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Ed Baarslag played?
Our database contains 66 games by Ed Baarslag, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ed Baarslag?
66 games by Ed Baarslag 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.