Prepare against Jelle Bulthuis
NLD · World #13,500 classical · FIDE ID 1047108
When preparing against Jelle Bulthuis, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Jelle Bulthuis, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jelle Bulthuis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jelle Bulthuis 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 | 2,122 | 2,162 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,090 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 35.2% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jelle Bulthuis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jelle Bulthuis's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 93.1% | 40.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 40.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Bulthuis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Bulthuis usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bulthuis usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bulthuis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 53.8% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
Jelle Bulthuis's chess games
All 54 games by Jelle Bulthuis in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 19 wins, 20 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Sascha Kurt | 2,325 | 51st OKU 2026 | E92 |
| Aug 2015 | Erik Sparenberg | 2,117 | 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | C91 |
| Jul 2014 | Dick Van den Berg | 1,949 | 8th Leiden Open A | C18 |
| Jul 2016 | Arie Van Diermen | 1,948 | 10th Leiden Open A | C57 |
| Jul 2015 | Kees Scherpenisse | 1,942 | 09th Leiden LCT Open B | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| 09th Leiden LCT Open B | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,074 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open-C | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,762 |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,857 |
| 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 2,049 |
| 8th Leiden Open A | 2014 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,227 |
| 51st OKU 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,301 |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jelle Bulthuis's chess games?
54 games by Jelle Bulthuis, from Jun 2014 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 Jelle Bulthuis has played.
What does Jelle Bulthuis play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Jelle Bulthuis opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jelle Bulthuis answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jelle Bulthuis play as White?
As White, Jelle Bulthuis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jelle Bulthuis play as Black?
As Black, Jelle Bulthuis most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jelle Bulthuis's FIDE rating?
Jelle Bulthuis is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jelle Bulthuis played?
Our database contains 54 games by Jelle Bulthuis, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 20 draws, 15 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jelle Bulthuis?
54 games by Jelle Bulthuis 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.