Prepare against Jeroen Sparenberg
NLD · World #60,979 classical · FIDE ID 1050370
When preparing against Jeroen Sparenberg, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Jeroen Sparenberg, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeroen Sparenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeroen Sparenberg 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 | 1,852 | 1,870 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 20.0% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeroen Sparenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeroen Sparenberg's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 21.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 21.9% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Sparenberg usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sparenberg usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Sparenberg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 50.0% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Jeroen Sparenberg's chess games
All 35 games by Jeroen Sparenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 7 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2002 | 16 | 5 | – |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2000 | 9 | 2 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| Hengelo Open U20 | 2001 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeroen Sparenberg's chess games?
35 games by Jeroen Sparenberg, from Jul 2018 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 Jeroen Sparenberg has played.
What does Jeroen Sparenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jeroen Sparenberg opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeroen Sparenberg answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jeroen Sparenberg play as White?
As White, Jeroen Sparenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeroen Sparenberg play as Black?
As Black, Jeroen Sparenberg most often plays: Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jeroen Sparenberg's FIDE rating?
Jeroen Sparenberg is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Jeroen Sparenberg played?
Our database contains 35 games by Jeroen Sparenberg, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeroen Sparenberg?
35 games by Jeroen Sparenberg 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.