Prepare against Frans Vreugdenhil
NLD · World #78,974 classical · FIDE ID 1005634
When preparing against Frans Vreugdenhil, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Frans Vreugdenhil, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frans Vreugdenhil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frans Vreugdenhil 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 | 1,792 | 2,112 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,906 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 2,050 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 48 | 46 | 91 | 25.9% |
| As White | 84 | 24 | 24 | 36 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 101 | 24 | 22 | 55 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frans Vreugdenhil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frans Vreugdenhil's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 91.7% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.3% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Vreugdenhil usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vreugdenhil usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Vreugdenhil usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Vreugdenhil usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Vreugdenhil usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 98.2% | 32.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 69.6% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Frans Vreugdenhil's chess games
All 185 games by Frans Vreugdenhil in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 46 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Marcus E Osborne | 2,239 | Coulsdon Open | C47 |
| Jan 2001 | Jean-Marc Mayer | 2,222 | 04th Naujac Open | E30 |
| Jan 1996 | Jozsef Geroly | 2,205 | Balatonalmadi Open A | B22 |
| Jan 2003 | Bernhard Bierwisch | 2,173 | 29th Alpenpokal Open | C63 |
| May 2015 | Dennis Liedmann | 2,157 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 29 | 14.5 | 1,941 |
| Olomouc Inline Czechia Cup | 2003 | 9 | 0 | 1,939 |
| Goetzis Open | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 2,124 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open A | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,977 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,921 |
| Balatonalmadi Open A | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,175 |
| Coulsdon Open | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,286 |
| Curacao Open 11th | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frans Vreugdenhil's chess games?
185 games by Frans Vreugdenhil, from Apr 2003 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 Frans Vreugdenhil has played.
What does Frans Vreugdenhil play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Frans Vreugdenhil opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frans Vreugdenhil answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Frans Vreugdenhil play as White?
As White, Frans Vreugdenhil's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frans Vreugdenhil play as Black?
As Black, Frans Vreugdenhil most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Frans Vreugdenhil's FIDE rating?
Frans Vreugdenhil is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Frans Vreugdenhil played?
Our database contains 185 games by Frans Vreugdenhil, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 46 draws, 91 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frans Vreugdenhil?
185 games by Frans Vreugdenhil 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.