Prepare against Henk Bernink
NLD · World #30,561 classical · FIDE ID 1033484
Our database contains 78 games by Henk Bernink, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henk Bernink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henk Bernink 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 | 1,982 | 2,225 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 28.2% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 46 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henk Bernink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henk Bernink's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 75.0% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 25.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bernink usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bernink usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Bernink usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bernink usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bernink usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bernink usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Henk Bernink's chess games
All 78 games by Henk Bernink in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 22 wins, 29 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1982 | Albert Blees | 2,215 | NED-ch38 sf A | A35 |
| Nov 2019 | Robin Eiersbrock | 2,053 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1920 | E76 |
| May 2018 | Matthias Graelken | 2,043 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1718 | A26 |
| Jan 1995 | Eelco Kuipers | 2,035 | chT-NED 9596 | D66 |
| Sep 2022 | Dirk Jansen | 2,012 | Muensterland Regionalliga Gr1 2223 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1972 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,061 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,961 |
| NED-ch38 sf A | 1982 | 7 | 3 | 2,192 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga Gr1 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,703 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henk Bernink's chess games?
78 games by Henk Bernink, from Jan 2010 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 Henk Bernink has played.
What does Henk Bernink play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Henk Bernink opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henk Bernink answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Henk Bernink play as White?
As White, Henk Bernink's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henk Bernink play as Black?
As Black, Henk Bernink most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Henk Bernink's FIDE rating?
Henk Bernink is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (May 2014).
How many games has Henk Bernink played?
Our database contains 78 games by Henk Bernink, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 29 draws, 27 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henk Bernink?
78 games by Henk Bernink 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.