Prepare against Jan Breukelman
FM · NLD · World #1,621 classical · FIDE ID 1015583
Our database contains 161 games by Jan Breukelman, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Breukelman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Breukelman 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 | 2,403 | 2,431 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,327 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 75 | 36 | 50 | 46.6% |
| As White | 85 | 45 | 14 | 26 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 76 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Breukelman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Breukelman's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 40.0% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 24 | 28.2% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 16.5% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 13 | 15.3% | 65.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Breukelman usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Breukelman usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Breukelman usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Breukelman usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Breukelman usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Breukelman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 73.1% | 55.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 11.5% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Jan Breukelman's chess games
All 161 games by Jan Breukelman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 75 wins, 36 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Chongsheng Zeng | 2,538 | 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | E27 |
| Nov 2006 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 2,522 | ch-NED 62 sf | E20 |
| Aug 2016 | George Anthony Stany | 2,476 | 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | D85 |
| Apr 2007 | Chiel Van Oosterom | 2,322 | ch-NED U21 | A87 |
| Oct 2025 | Rhys Arnold | 2,278 | Dutch League 2025-26 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2001 | 18 | 9 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2003 | 18 | 14 | 2,407 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2003 | 18 | 10 | 2,216 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,413 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,289 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,020 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Breukelman's chess games?
161 games by Jan Breukelman, from Jul 2004 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 Jan Breukelman has played.
What does Jan Breukelman play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Jan Breukelman opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Breukelman answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Breukelman play as White?
As White, Jan Breukelman's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Breukelman play as Black?
As Black, Jan Breukelman most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Jan Breukelman's FIDE rating?
Jan Breukelman is currently rated 2,403 in classical chess and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Jan Breukelman played?
Our database contains 161 games by Jan Breukelman, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 36 draws, 50 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Breukelman?
161 games by Jan Breukelman 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.