Prepare against Friso Nijboer
GM · NLD · World #1,121 classical · FIDE ID 1000063
Our database contains 2,743 games by Friso Nijboer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Friso Nijboer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friso Nijboer 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 | 2,441 | 2,641 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,479 | 2,479 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,408 | 2,545 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,743 | 1,174 | 959 | 610 | 42.8% |
| As White | 1,408 | 664 | 499 | 245 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 1,335 | 510 | 460 | 365 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friso Nijboer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friso Nijboer's side.
First moves as White (1,407 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,350 | 95.9% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 38 | 2.7% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 0.6% | 72.2% |
| f4 | 4 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nijboer usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nijboer usually continues Nf3 (59.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nijboer usually continues d4 (69.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Nijboer usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Nijboer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Nijboer usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (573 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 354 | 61.8% | 60.5% |
| d6 | 127 | 22.2% | 65.7% |
| e5 | 39 | 6.8% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 3.1% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 2.6% | 63.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 1.7% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (544 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 386 | 71.0% | 46.4% |
| f5 | 113 | 20.8% | 60.2% |
| d6 | 30 | 5.5% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 2.2% | 79.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Friso Nijboer's chess games
All 2,743 games by Friso Nijboer 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: 1,174 wins, 959 draws, 610 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 220 | 110/71/39 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 144 | 73/42/29 | 50.7% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 110 | 45/45/20 | 40.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 86 | 35/33/18 | 40.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 82 | 48/24/10 | 58.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 76 | 41/23/12 | 53.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 50 | 24/17/9 | 48.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 47 | 16/22/9 | 34.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 44 | 14/21/9 | 31.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 38 | 22/12/4 | 57.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 205 | 83/80/42 | 40.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 144 | 54/53/37 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 130 | 48/60/22 | 36.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 127 | 67/31/29 | 52.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 63 | 29/21/13 | 46.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 62 | 20/24/18 | 32.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 56 | 22/18/16 | 39.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 45 | 10/18/17 | 22.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 44 | 17/11/16 | 38.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 36 | 13/15/8 | 36.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,688 | 3rd Julian Borowski A | C11 |
| May 2006 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,687 | Olympiad-37 | B30 |
| Jun 2006 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,676 | ch-NED 61 | C80 |
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Motylev | 2,676 | 10th ch-EU | B67 |
| Jul 2004 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,671 | 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | C99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogovens-B | 1999 | 97 | 58.5 | 2,559 |
| Dieren Open | 2011 | 91 | 64 | 2,554 |
| Corus B | 2007 | 85 | 42 | 2,534 |
| ch-NED | 2011 | 42 | 20 | 2,483 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1985 | 39 | 21.5 | 2,385 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1997 | 38 | 22.5 | 2,496 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 37 | 23 | 2,483 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 36 | 25 | 2,647 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: John T.H. Van der Wiel (42 games) · Loek Van Wely (34 games) · Manuel Bosboom (30 games) · Dimitri Reinderman (25 games) · Ivan Sokolov (23 games) · Erik Van den Doel (22 games) · Sipke Ernst (21 games) · Jeroen Bosch (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friso Nijboer's chess games?
2,743 games by Friso Nijboer, 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 Friso Nijboer has played.
What does Friso Nijboer play on the first move as White?
Across 1,407 games with White in our database, Friso Nijboer opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friso Nijboer answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Friso Nijboer play as White?
As White, Friso Nijboer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (220 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (144 games, 50.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (110 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,408 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friso Nijboer play as Black?
As Black, Friso Nijboer most often plays: Sicilian (205 games, 40.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (144 games, 37.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (130 games, 36.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,335 games.
What is Friso Nijboer's FIDE rating?
Friso Nijboer is currently rated 2,441 in classical chess, 2,479 in rapid and 2,408 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,641 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Friso Nijboer played?
Our database contains 2,743 games by Friso Nijboer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,174 wins, 959 draws, 610 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friso Nijboer?
2,743 games by Friso Nijboer 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.