Prepare against Freddie Van der Elburg
NLD · World #5,272 classical · FIDE ID 1007904
Our database contains 242 games by Freddie Van der Elburg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Freddie Van der Elburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Freddie Van der Elburg 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 | 2,266 | 2,359 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 85 | 63 | 94 | 35.1% |
| As White | 126 | 43 | 34 | 49 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 116 | 42 | 29 | 45 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Freddie Van der Elburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Freddie Van der Elburg's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 101 | 80.2% | 49.0% |
| f4 | 23 | 18.3% | 37.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 80% of White games, 49.0% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Elburg usually continues g3 (46.4% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Elburg usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Elburg usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 18% of White games, 37.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Elburg usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Elburg usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Elburg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 31 | 93.9% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Freddie Van der Elburg's chess games
All 242 games by Freddie Van der Elburg 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: 85 wins, 63 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 15/12/12 | 38.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 10/9/13 | 31.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 38 | 14/7/17 | 36.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 30 | 10/6/14 | 33.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,605 | Marseille Open | A25 |
| Jul 2004 | Jan Smeets | 2,545 | 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | A11 |
| Jul 1999 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,528 | Dieren Open | B48 |
| Jul 2005 | Nikolai Kurenkov | 2,455 | Dieren Open | B47 |
| Jul 2005 | Harmen Jonkman | 2,454 | 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2008 | 84 | 42.5 | 2,266 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,316 |
| Queenstown Open | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,138 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,426 |
| 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,431 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,090 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,162 |
| 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,432 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Freddie Van der Elburg's chess games?
242 games by Freddie Van der Elburg, 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 Freddie Van der Elburg has played.
What does Freddie Van der Elburg play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Freddie Van der Elburg opens with 1.c4 (80% of games), 1.f4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Freddie Van der Elburg answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Freddie Van der Elburg play as White?
As White, Freddie Van der Elburg's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (39 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Bird's opening (23 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Freddie Van der Elburg play as Black?
As Black, Freddie Van der Elburg most often plays: Dutch Defense (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Freddie Van der Elburg's FIDE rating?
Freddie Van der Elburg is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Freddie Van der Elburg played?
Our database contains 242 games by Freddie Van der Elburg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 63 draws, 94 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Freddie Van der Elburg?
242 games by Freddie Van der Elburg 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.