Prepare against Henk Burg
NLD · World #113,273 classical · FIDE ID 1017691
When preparing against Henk Burg, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 102 games by Henk Burg, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henk Burg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henk Burg 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 | 1,692 | 2,058 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 23 | 29 | 50 | 22.5% |
| As White | 46 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 56 | 15 | 11 | 30 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henk Burg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henk Burg's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 95.7% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Burg usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Burg usually continues d4 (27.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Burg usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Burg usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Burg usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 89.7% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Henk Burg's chess games
All 102 games by Henk Burg in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 23 wins, 29 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Rolf Huss | 2,146 | 9th Bad Zwesten Open | D91 |
| Jul 2011 | Jeroen Hekhuis | 2,117 | 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | B73 |
| Jan 2005 | Frank Ackermann | 2,098 | 9th Bad Zwesten Open | B99 |
| Dec 2014 | Eduardo Brana Lopez | 1,990 | Lisbon Christmas Open | B40 |
| Oct 2011 | Renaud Vandemeulebrouck | 1,930 | 26th Le Touquet Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,864 |
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,054 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,635 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,818 |
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,774 |
| 26th Le Touquet Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,892 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,820 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,620 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henk Burg's chess games?
102 games by Henk Burg, from Oct 2005 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 Burg has played.
What does Henk Burg play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Henk Burg opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henk Burg answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Henk Burg play as White?
As White, Henk Burg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henk Burg play as Black?
As Black, Henk Burg most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Henk Burg's FIDE rating?
Henk Burg is currently rated 1,692 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Henk Burg played?
Our database contains 102 games by Henk Burg, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 29 draws, 50 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henk Burg?
102 games by Henk Burg 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.