Prepare against Eric De Winter
NLD · World #103,896 classical · FIDE ID 1033069
When preparing against Eric De Winter, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 134 games by Eric De Winter, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric De Winter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric De Winter 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 | 1,718 | 1,854 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,784 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 33 | 34 | 67 | 24.6% |
| As White | 67 | 21 | 16 | 30 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 12 | 18 | 37 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric De Winter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric De Winter's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 33 | 49.3% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 14 | 20.9% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 13.4% | 22.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 51.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Winter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Winter usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Winter usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Winter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 40.0% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 12 | 34.3% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 27.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Eric De Winter's chess games
All 134 games by Eric De Winter in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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, 34 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Grant W Bucher | 2,121 | Reykjavik Open | B31 |
| Mar 2015 | Gunnar Runarsson | 2,049 | Reykjavik Open | E67 |
| Aug 2008 | Daniel Teidi Awoki | 1,923 | Sao Paulo Open da Amizade | B33 |
| Aug 2008 | Liria Caetano Garcia | 1,792 | Sao Paulo Open da Amizade | D18 |
| Apr 2025 | Emilia Embla B. Berglindardottir | 1,606 | Reykjavik Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 97 | 36 | 1,739 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,547 |
| Sao Paulo Open da Amizade | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,845 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,597 |
| Arnhem OSKA Open | 2005 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric De Winter's chess games?
134 games by Eric De Winter, from Oct 2008 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 Eric De Winter has played.
What does Eric De Winter play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Eric De Winter opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric De Winter answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Eric De Winter play as White?
As White, Eric De Winter's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric De Winter play as Black?
As Black, Eric De Winter most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Eric De Winter's FIDE rating?
Eric De Winter is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Eric De Winter played?
Our database contains 134 games by Eric De Winter, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 34 draws, 67 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric De Winter?
134 games by Eric De Winter 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.