Prepare against Frans Wolferink
NLD · World #18,394 classical · FIDE ID 1003917
Our database contains 160 games by Frans Wolferink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frans Wolferink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frans Wolferink 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 | 2,071 | 2,149 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 48 | 49 | 63 | 30.0% |
| As White | 83 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frans Wolferink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frans Wolferink's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Wolferink usually continues Nf3 (41.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Wolferink usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wolferink usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 27 | 79.4% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 42.9% | 20.8% |
Frans Wolferink's chess games
All 160 games by Frans Wolferink in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 49 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 10/12/12 | 29.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Robert Rowley | 2,360 | US Open 1999 | B10 |
| Feb 2007 | Stephen R Mannion | 2,337 | 14th Bunratty Masters Open | B06 |
| Aug 2003 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,294 | Geraardsbergen Open | B06 |
| Aug 2003 | Robert Schuermans | 2,263 | Geraardsbergen Open | C56 |
| Aug 2003 | Ad Van den Berg | 2,247 | Geraardsbergen Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oban Open | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 2,097 |
| US Masters Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| 3rd Saarlouis Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| Tromsoe Midnight Sun | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,264 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 2,356 |
| 12th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,047 |
| 10th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,259 |
| 18th Bunratty Masters Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frans Wolferink's chess games?
160 games by Frans Wolferink, from Apr 2003 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 Frans Wolferink has played.
What does Frans Wolferink play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Frans Wolferink opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frans Wolferink answers 1...g6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Frans Wolferink play as White?
As White, Frans Wolferink's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frans Wolferink play as Black?
As Black, Frans Wolferink most often plays: Modern Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Frans Wolferink's FIDE rating?
Frans Wolferink is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Frans Wolferink played?
Our database contains 160 games by Frans Wolferink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 49 draws, 63 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frans Wolferink?
160 games by Frans Wolferink 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.