Prepare against Fred Slingerland
IM · NLD · World #5,907 classical · FIDE ID 1002473
Our database contains 384 games by Fred Slingerland, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fred Slingerland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fred Slingerland 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 | 2,249 | 2,415 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,250 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 384 | 136 | 126 | 122 | 35.4% |
| As White | 188 | 92 | 56 | 40 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 196 | 44 | 70 | 82 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fred Slingerland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fred Slingerland's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 188 | 100.0% | 63.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Slingerland usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Slingerland usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Slingerland usually continues d4 (74.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 91.1% | 39.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 97.9% | 39.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Fred Slingerland's chess games
All 384 games by Fred Slingerland 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: 136 wins, 126 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 35 | 12/14/9 | 34.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 63 | 16/15/32 | 25.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 25 | 5/8/12 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Sipke Ernst | 2,587 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | B18 |
| Nov 2014 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,561 | Remco Heite Open 5th | B85 |
| Oct 2009 | Jesse Kraai | 2,526 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | D27 |
| Jul 2009 | Andrey Vovk | 2,506 | Leiden LCT Open 3rd | B58 |
| Oct 2008 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,502 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2006 | 27 | 15 | 2,297 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 27 | 15 | 2,425 |
| Haarlem BDO-B | 2011 | 18 | 11 | 2,339 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 2,410 |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2007 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,205 |
| Hilversum Open | 2011 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fred Slingerland's chess games?
384 games by Fred Slingerland, 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 Fred Slingerland has played.
What does Fred Slingerland play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Fred Slingerland opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fred Slingerland answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Fred Slingerland play as White?
As White, Fred Slingerland's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 38.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fred Slingerland play as Black?
As Black, Fred Slingerland most often plays: Sicilian (63 games, 25.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Fred Slingerland's FIDE rating?
Fred Slingerland is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (May 2011).
How many games has Fred Slingerland played?
Our database contains 384 games by Fred Slingerland, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 126 draws, 122 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fred Slingerland?
384 games by Fred Slingerland 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.