Prepare against Edwin van der Vegt
DEU · World #58,885 classical · FIDE ID 12951773
Our database contains 30 games by Edwin van der Vegt, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edwin van der Vegt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edwin van der Vegt 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 | 1,860 | 1,870 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 30.0% |
| As White | 14 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edwin van der Vegt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edwin van der Vegt's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| d3 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e6 (42% of these games) — Vegt usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Vegt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Vegt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 14% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Vegt usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Edwin van der Vegt's chess games
All 30 games by Edwin van der Vegt in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Juergen Pfleger | 1,830 | ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | A34 |
| May 2011 | Michael Stephan | 1,781 | ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | B03 |
| May 2011 | Katrin Schmitt | 1,744 | ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | B02 |
| Jan 2014 | Julian Opitz | 1,604 | ch-Baden U18/20 | B02 |
| Jan 2014 | Tobias Bablich | 1,572 | ch-Baden U18/20 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden U18/20 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,756 |
| ch-Baden U16 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,461 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,857 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,565 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U18 | 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1,419 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edwin van der Vegt's chess games?
30 games by Edwin van der Vegt, from Sep 2012 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 Edwin van der Vegt has played.
What does Edwin van der Vegt play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Edwin van der Vegt opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edwin van der Vegt answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Edwin van der Vegt play as White?
As White, Edwin van der Vegt's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Mieses Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edwin van der Vegt play as Black?
As Black, Edwin van der Vegt most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Anderssen's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Edwin van der Vegt's FIDE rating?
Edwin van der Vegt is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Edwin van der Vegt played?
Our database contains 30 games by Edwin van der Vegt, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edwin van der Vegt?
30 games by Edwin van der Vegt 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.