Prepare against Ivo Timmermans
NLD · World #12,986 classical · FIDE ID 1002910
When preparing against Ivo Timmermans, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Open as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 481 games by Ivo Timmermans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Timmermans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo Timmermans 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 | 2,128 | 2,258 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 481 | 162 | 152 | 167 | 33.7% |
| As White | 242 | 103 | 77 | 62 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 239 | 59 | 75 | 105 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Timmermans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Timmermans's side.
First moves as White (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 198 | 81.8% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 29 | 12.0% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 15 | 6.2% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Timmermans usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Timmermans usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Timmermans usually continues d4 (59.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Timmermans usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Timmermans usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Timmermans usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 74 | 59.2% | 43.9% |
| c5 | 24 | 19.2% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 24 | 19.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 63.9% | 33.7% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 36.1% | 44.2% |
Ivo Timmermans's chess games
All 481 games by Ivo Timmermans in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 162 wins, 152 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 37 | 13/6/18 | 35.1% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 34 | 3/9/22 | 8.8% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 16 | 1/6/9 | 6.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Bent Larsen | 2,520 | Mondariz Open | B35 |
| Aug 2009 | Jeroen Bosch | 2,456 | 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | B56 |
| Oct 1998 | Gert Ligterink | 2,425 | VAM Hoogeveen Open | B54 |
| Dec 1998 | Alexander Maier | 2,410 | 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | C24 |
| Oct 2003 | Devaki V Prasad | 2,409 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2003 | 27 | 13 | 2,294 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,249 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2002 | 12 | 4 | 2,142 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,241 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,070 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 2,175 |
| chT-NED 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Timmermans's chess games?
481 games by Ivo Timmermans, from Apr 2003 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 Ivo Timmermans has played.
What does Ivo Timmermans play on the first move as White?
Across 242 games with White in our database, Ivo Timmermans opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Timmermans answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Ivo Timmermans play as White?
As White, Ivo Timmermans's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 242 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Timmermans play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Timmermans most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 8.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (16 games, 6.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Ivo Timmermans's FIDE rating?
Ivo Timmermans is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Ivo Timmermans played?
Our database contains 481 games by Ivo Timmermans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 152 draws, 167 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Timmermans?
481 games by Ivo Timmermans 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.