Prepare against Guus Bollen
CM · NLD · World #10,752 classical · FIDE ID 1027883
Our database contains 188 games by Guus Bollen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guus Bollen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guus Bollen 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 | 2,158 | 2,248 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,186 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,191 | 2,191 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 71 | 36 | 81 | 37.8% |
| As White | 97 | 40 | 20 | 37 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 91 | 31 | 16 | 44 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guus Bollen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guus Bollen's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 60.8% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 35 | 36.1% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bollen usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bollen usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bollen usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Bollen usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bollen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Bollen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 78.1% | 44.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 68.4% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Guus Bollen's chess games
All 188 games by Guus Bollen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 71 wins, 36 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A92 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Petr Kostenko | 2,429 | Titled Tue | B18 |
| Jun 2020 | Marko Manninen | 2,377 | Titled Tue | D34 |
| Jun 2020 | Dawid Janaszak | 2,356 | Titled Tue | B21 |
| Jul 2014 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,345 | Dieren Open | C01 |
| Jul 2020 | Krishnan P. Saravana | 2,312 | Titled Tue | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 45 | 15.5 | 2,112 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 33 | 14 | 2,185 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2004 | 25 | 14 | – |
| 53rd Groningen Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,243 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,183 |
| ch-NED U12 | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,559 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guus Bollen's chess games?
188 games by Guus Bollen, from Oct 2008 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 Guus Bollen has played.
What does Guus Bollen play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Guus Bollen opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guus Bollen answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Guus Bollen play as White?
As White, Guus Bollen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guus Bollen play as Black?
As Black, Guus Bollen most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Guus Bollen's FIDE rating?
Guus Bollen is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,191 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Guus Bollen played?
Our database contains 188 games by Guus Bollen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 36 draws, 81 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guus Bollen?
188 games by Guus Bollen 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.