Prepare against Henrik Westerweele
NLD · World #32,123 classical · FIDE ID 1013319
Our database contains 242 games by Henrik Westerweele, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Westerweele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Westerweele 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 | 1,973 | 2,055 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,952 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 61 | 63 | 118 | 25.2% |
| As White | 119 | 33 | 31 | 55 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 123 | 28 | 32 | 63 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Westerweele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Westerweele's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 99.2% | 41.1% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Westerweele usually continues c3 (42.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Westerweele usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Westerweele usually continues d4 (26.9% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Westerweele usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 81.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 10.9% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.8% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 56.8% | 26.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 32.4% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
Henrik Westerweele's chess games
All 242 games by Henrik Westerweele in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 61 wins, 63 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 45 | 13/12/20 | 28.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Bjorn Brinck-Claussen | 2,348 | 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | C02 |
| Aug 2019 | Ricardo Klepke | 2,267 | 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | B22 |
| Aug 2003 | Richard Vedder | 2,256 | 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | C40 |
| Jan 1996 | Anthony Ibrahim | 2,220 | Vlissingen Open | B14 |
| Aug 2008 | Ad Van den Berg | 2,204 | 12th Vlissingen HZ Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,190 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Alcudia Belleuve | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,846 |
| PKS Open A | 2003 | 8 | 4 | – |
| 18th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Westerweele's chess games?
242 games by Henrik Westerweele, from Oct 2005 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 Henrik Westerweele has played.
What does Henrik Westerweele play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Henrik Westerweele opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Westerweele answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Henrik Westerweele play as White?
As White, Henrik Westerweele's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (45 games, 28.9% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 23.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Westerweele play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Westerweele most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Henrik Westerweele's FIDE rating?
Henrik Westerweele is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Henrik Westerweele played?
Our database contains 242 games by Henrik Westerweele, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 63 draws, 118 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Westerweele?
242 games by Henrik Westerweele 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.