Prepare against Edwin Zuiderweg
NLD · World #39,353 classical · FIDE ID 1012207
Our database contains 117 games by Edwin Zuiderweg, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edwin Zuiderweg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edwin Zuiderweg 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 | 1,938 | 2,044 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,957 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 1,972 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 33 | 27 | 57 | 28.2% |
| As White | 57 | 19 | 12 | 26 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 14 | 15 | 31 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edwin Zuiderweg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edwin Zuiderweg's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 93.0% | 41.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 41.5% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Zuiderweg usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Zuiderweg usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Zuiderweg usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Zuiderweg usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Zuiderweg usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 41.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 31.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 20.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
Edwin Zuiderweg's chess games
All 117 games by Edwin Zuiderweg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 33 wins, 27 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Jan Joris Groenewold | 2,189 | Groningen Atlantis B | E05 |
| Apr 2007 | Geon Knol | 2,139 | Groningen Open | B24 |
| Dec 2006 | Sander Velema | 2,107 | Groningen Open A | B02 |
| Oct 2004 | Carla Bruinenberg | 2,095 | Hoogeveen Essent Amateur | C18 |
| Dec 2019 | Dolf Wissmann | 2,092 | 57th Groningen Open B | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Open A | 2006 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,020 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2024 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,917 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,985 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,969 |
| Groningen Atlantis B | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| Groningen Open B | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,031 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Amateur | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
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Where can I find Edwin Zuiderweg's chess games?
117 games by Edwin Zuiderweg, from Apr 2005 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 Zuiderweg has played.
What does Edwin Zuiderweg play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Edwin Zuiderweg opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edwin Zuiderweg answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Edwin Zuiderweg play as White?
As White, Edwin Zuiderweg's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edwin Zuiderweg play as Black?
As Black, Edwin Zuiderweg most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Edwin Zuiderweg's FIDE rating?
Edwin Zuiderweg is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Edwin Zuiderweg played?
Our database contains 117 games by Edwin Zuiderweg, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 27 draws, 57 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edwin Zuiderweg?
117 games by Edwin Zuiderweg 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.