Prepare against Jeroen Bosch
IM · NLD · World #1,444 classical · FIDE ID 1001280
When preparing against Jeroen Bosch, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 13.0% over 23 games.
Our database contains 943 games by Jeroen Bosch, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jeroen Bosch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeroen Bosch 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 | 2,415 | 2,473 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,324 | 2,378 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 943 | 329 | 399 | 215 | 34.9% |
| As White | 474 | 185 | 190 | 99 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 469 | 144 | 209 | 116 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeroen Bosch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeroen Bosch's side.
First moves as White (474 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 279 | 58.9% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 155 | 32.7% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 4.2% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.1% | 80.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bosch usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bosch usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bosch usually continues d4 (47.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Bosch usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Bosch usually continues c4 (75.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bosch usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 140 | 64.5% | 56.1% |
| e5 | 41 | 18.9% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 8.8% | 63.2% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 2.8% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 42.9% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 50 | 32.5% | 48.0% |
| f5 | 29 | 18.8% | 51.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.9% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Jeroen Bosch's chess games
All 943 games by Jeroen Bosch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 329 wins, 399 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 52 | 11/30/11 | 21.2% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 28 | 10/12/6 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 4/13/3 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 54 | 16/20/18 | 29.6% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 44 | 13/19/12 | 29.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 38 | 8/22/8 | 21.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 23 | 3/15/5 | 13.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 4/12/1 | 23.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1994 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,650 | ch-NED 49 | A53 |
| Jun 2011 | Jan Smeets | 2,647 | NED Cup T | E69 |
| May 2001 | Jan H Timman | 2,620 | chT-NED 0001 Playoff | B52 |
| Jan 1997 | Friso Nijboer | 2,605 | VAM Hoogeveen Open | B27 |
| Jun 1994 | Paul Van der Sterren | 2,605 | ch-NED 49 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2009 | 118 | 69 | 2,389 |
| VAM Hoogeveen Open | 1999 | 27 | 16 | 2,491 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1997 | 18 | 10 | 2,540 |
| Groningen Open | 1997 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,419 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1990 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,291 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,397 |
| Kecskemet Szechenyi B | 1991 | 11 | 5 | 2,257 |
| ch-NED 49 | 1994 | 11 | 5 | 2,486 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Friso Nijboer (19 games) · Willy Hendriks (12 games) · Manuel Bosboom (11 games) · Loek Van Wely (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeroen Bosch's chess games?
943 games by Jeroen Bosch, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jeroen Bosch has played.
What does Jeroen Bosch play on the first move as White?
Across 474 games with White in our database, Jeroen Bosch opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeroen Bosch answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Jeroen Bosch play as White?
As White, Jeroen Bosch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 21.2% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 474 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeroen Bosch play as Black?
As Black, Jeroen Bosch most often plays: Indian Defense (54 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (38 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 469 games.
What is Jeroen Bosch's FIDE rating?
Jeroen Bosch is currently rated 2,415 in classical chess and 2,324 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,473 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jeroen Bosch played?
Our database contains 943 games by Jeroen Bosch, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 329 wins, 399 draws, 215 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeroen Bosch?
943 games by Jeroen Bosch 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.