Prepare against Harrie Boom
NLD · World #122,309 classical · FIDE ID 1019848
When preparing against Harrie Boom, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 38 games by Harrie Boom, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harrie Boom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harrie Boom 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 | 1,667 | 1,795 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 26.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harrie Boom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harrie Boom's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Boom usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Boom usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Boom usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Boom usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Boom usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Boom usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Harrie Boom's chess games
All 38 games by Harrie Boom in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Erik Corneth | 1,984 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B21 |
| Jun 2014 | Gernot Klein | 1,925 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B42 |
| May 2015 | Pieter Van Foreest | 1,825 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soest Open | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,390 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,774 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,730 |
| 9th Haarlem AKN Open | 2000 | 6 | 2 | – |
| Haarlem Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open-C | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,442 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2007 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harrie Boom's chess games?
38 games by Harrie Boom, from Feb 2013 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 Harrie Boom has played.
What does Harrie Boom play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Harrie Boom opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harrie Boom answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Harrie Boom play as White?
As White, Harrie Boom's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harrie Boom play as Black?
As Black, Harrie Boom most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Harrie Boom's FIDE rating?
Harrie Boom is currently rated 1,667 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Harrie Boom played?
Our database contains 38 games by Harrie Boom, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harrie Boom?
38 games by Harrie Boom 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.