Prepare against Esper Van Baar
FM · NLD · World #9,613 classical · FIDE ID 1049321
Our database contains 685 games by Esper Van Baar, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Esper Van Baar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esper Van Baar 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 | 2,176 | 2,305 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 685 | 193 | 103 | 389 | 28.2% |
| As White | 341 | 98 | 60 | 183 | 28.7% |
| As Black | 344 | 95 | 43 | 206 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esper Van Baar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esper Van Baar's side.
First moves as White (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 246 | 72.1% | 39.0% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 12.9% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 34 | 10.0% | 39.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 4.1% | 17.9% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 39.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Baar usually continues Nf3 (41.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Baar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Baar usually continues d4 (31.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Baar usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Baar usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Baar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 58.2% | 35.3% |
| c6 | 39 | 24.7% | 23.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 8.2% | 30.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 6.3% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 65.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 28 | 28.0% | 30.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Esper Van Baar's chess games
All 685 games by Esper Van Baar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 193 wins, 103 draws, 389 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 35 | 13/6/16 | 37.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 30 | 10/2/18 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 4/9/16 | 13.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 9/4/15 | 32.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 12/3/28 | 27.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/0/12 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,512 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
| Sep 2023 | Matthias Dann | 2,477 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| May 2023 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B52 |
| May 2024 | Thore Perske | 2,450 | Titled Tue Late | D73 |
| Jun 2024 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 425 | 128.5 | 2,032 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 34 | 20.5 | 2,268 |
| Dieren Open | 2022 | 22 | 10 | 2,196 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,905 |
| Haarlem Masters | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,221 |
| ch-NED U18 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,876 |
| 56th Groningen Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,991 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esper Van Baar's chess games?
685 games by Esper Van Baar, from Sep 2013 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 Esper Van Baar has played.
What does Esper Van Baar play on the first move as White?
Across 341 games with White in our database, Esper Van Baar opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esper Van Baar answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Esper Van Baar play as White?
As White, Esper Van Baar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Réti Opening (30 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 13.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 341 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esper Van Baar play as Black?
As Black, Esper Van Baar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 27.9% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 344 games.
What is Esper Van Baar's FIDE rating?
Esper Van Baar is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Esper Van Baar played?
Our database contains 685 games by Esper Van Baar, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 103 draws, 389 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esper Van Baar?
685 games by Esper Van Baar 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.