Prepare against Erik Sparenberg
NLD · World #13,637 classical · FIDE ID 1013262
Our database contains 362 games by Erik Sparenberg, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erik Sparenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Sparenberg 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 | 2,120 | 2,224 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 362 | 111 | 99 | 151 | 30.7% |
| As White | 179 | 65 | 45 | 68 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 183 | 46 | 54 | 83 | 25.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Sparenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Sparenberg's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 76.0% | 49.3% |
| d4 | 23 | 12.8% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.1% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sparenberg usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sparenberg usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sparenberg usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Sparenberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sparenberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Sparenberg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 51.1% | 29.8% |
| c5 | 35 | 38.0% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 64.8% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 18 | 33.3% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Erik Sparenberg's chess games
All 362 games by Erik Sparenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 111 wins, 99 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A26 | English Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Pa Iniyan | 2,476 | 22nd Hoogeveen Open | A26 |
| Jul 2016 | Shah Sagar | 2,433 | Dieren Open | B18 |
| Jul 2018 | Antonio Dcunha Viani | 2,404 | Dieren Open | E63 |
| Oct 2008 | Ali Bitalzadeh | 2,370 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | E94 |
| Aug 2026 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,359 | Scheldemond Schaaktoernooi | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2018 | 39 | 13.5 | 2,138 |
| Groningen Open A | 2010 | 33 | 13 | 2,172 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2002 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,116 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,182 |
| 23rd Hoogeveen Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Sparenberg's chess games?
362 games by Erik Sparenberg, from Apr 2004 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 Erik Sparenberg has played.
What does Erik Sparenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Erik Sparenberg opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Sparenberg answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Erik Sparenberg play as White?
As White, Erik Sparenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Sparenberg play as Black?
As Black, Erik Sparenberg most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Erik Sparenberg's FIDE rating?
Erik Sparenberg is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Erik Sparenberg played?
Our database contains 362 games by Erik Sparenberg, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 99 draws, 151 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Sparenberg?
362 games by Erik Sparenberg 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.