Prepare against Eelke Wiersma
IM · NLD · World #4,967 classical · FIDE ID 1002864
Our database contains 657 games by Eelke Wiersma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eelke Wiersma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eelke Wiersma 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 | 2,274 | 2,431 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,297 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,293 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 657 | 219 | 257 | 181 | 33.3% |
| As White | 329 | 121 | 132 | 76 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 328 | 98 | 125 | 105 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eelke Wiersma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eelke Wiersma's side.
First moves as White (329 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 199 | 60.5% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 130 | 39.5% | 58.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Wiersma usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Wiersma usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wiersma usually continues d4 (53.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Wiersma usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Wiersma usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Wiersma usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 90.4% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.5% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 65.6% | 48.1% |
| f5 | 26 | 21.3% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 15 | 12.3% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Eelke Wiersma's chess games
All 657 games by Eelke Wiersma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 219 wins, 257 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 40 | 12/15/13 | 30.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 27 | 8/15/4 | 29.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 49 | 17/23/9 | 34.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 33 | 9/11/13 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 26 | 5/11/10 | 19.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 13 | 0/8/5 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Ivan Saric | 2,678 | 31st EU-Cup | E20 |
| Oct 2006 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 2,672 | chT-NED 0607 | B00 |
| Jun 2019 | Erwin L'Ami | 2,648 | Hilversum Open | B12 |
| Jul 2010 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,591 | 4th Leiden LCT Open A | B32 |
| May 2010 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,580 | NED Cup | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2018 | 57 | 32.5 | 2,378 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1997 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,267 |
| Groningen Open | 1999 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,353 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 18 | 9 | 2,309 |
| Hilversum Open | 2022 | 16 | 11 | 2,392 |
| chT-NED | 1998 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,481 |
| ch-NED | 1995 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,323 |
| Staunton Memorial 7th GM | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,469 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eelke Wiersma's chess games?
657 games by Eelke Wiersma, from Apr 2003 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 Eelke Wiersma has played.
What does Eelke Wiersma play on the first move as White?
Across 329 games with White in our database, Eelke Wiersma opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eelke Wiersma answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Eelke Wiersma play as White?
As White, Eelke Wiersma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Scotch Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 329 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eelke Wiersma play as Black?
As Black, Eelke Wiersma most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (26 games, 19.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is Eelke Wiersma's FIDE rating?
Eelke Wiersma is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Eelke Wiersma played?
Our database contains 657 games by Eelke Wiersma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 219 wins, 257 draws, 181 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eelke Wiersma?
657 games by Eelke Wiersma 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.