Prepare against Ewoud De Groote
NLD · World #8,775 classical · FIDE ID 1017870
Our database contains 399 games by Ewoud De Groote, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ewoud De Groote's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ewoud De Groote 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 | 2,190 | 2,374 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,207 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 158 | 114 | 127 | 39.6% |
| As White | 203 | 89 | 60 | 54 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 196 | 69 | 54 | 73 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ewoud De Groote's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ewoud De Groote's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 84.7% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 14 | 6.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.4% | 53.8% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Groote usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Groote usually continues Nf3 (69.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Groote usually continues d4 (62.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Groote usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Groote usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Groote usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 51.3% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 40 | 35.4% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 7.1% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 78.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 11 | 20.0% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Ewoud De Groote's chess games
All 399 games by Ewoud De Groote in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 158 wins, 114 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 9/7/13 | 31.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,573 | 2nd Bucharest Romgaz Open | B42 |
| Aug 2011 | Gennadij Timoscenko | 2,502 | 17th Vienna Open | C86 |
| Jul 2010 | Mohammed Al-Sayed | 2,498 | 43rd Biel MTO Open | B80 |
| Mar 2012 | Martijn Dambacher | 2,496 | chT-NED 1112 | B42 |
| Nov 2012 | Twan Burg | 2,485 | chT-NED 1213 | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U21 | 2009 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,276 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2003 | 27 | 15.5 | – |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2023 | 20 | 12 | 2,230 |
| Dieren Open | 2009 | 20 | 9 | 2,209 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 17 | 12 | 2,058 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 16 | 11 | – |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2001 | 10 | 6 | – |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ewoud De Groote's chess games?
399 games by Ewoud De Groote, from Jul 2005 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 Ewoud De Groote has played.
What does Ewoud De Groote play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Ewoud De Groote opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ewoud De Groote answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Ewoud De Groote play as White?
As White, Ewoud De Groote's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 31.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ewoud De Groote play as Black?
As Black, Ewoud De Groote most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Ewoud De Groote's FIDE rating?
Ewoud De Groote is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Ewoud De Groote played?
Our database contains 399 games by Ewoud De Groote, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 114 draws, 127 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ewoud De Groote?
399 games by Ewoud De Groote 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.