Prepare against Jan Willem Brinks
NLD · World #38,238 classical · FIDE ID 1024680
Our database contains 36 games by Jan Willem Brinks, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Willem Brinks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Willem Brinks 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 | 1,943 | 1,949 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 38.9% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Willem Brinks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Willem Brinks's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Brinks usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Brinks usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Brinks usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Brinks usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Brinks usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Brinks usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Jan Willem Brinks's chess games
All 36 games by Jan Willem Brinks in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | King's Pawn Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2002 | 18 | 9 | 2,074 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Willem Brinks's chess games?
36 games by Jan Willem Brinks, from May 2022 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 Willem Brinks has played.
What does Jan Willem Brinks play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jan Willem Brinks opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.b4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Willem Brinks answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jan Willem Brinks play as White?
As White, Jan Willem Brinks's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Willem Brinks play as Black?
As Black, Jan Willem Brinks most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jan Willem Brinks's FIDE rating?
Jan Willem Brinks is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jan Willem Brinks played?
Our database contains 36 games by Jan Willem Brinks, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Willem Brinks?
36 games by Jan Willem Brinks 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.