Prepare against Jeroen Van den Bersselaar
NLD · World #11,215 classical · FIDE ID 1006282
Our database contains 467 games by Jeroen Van den Bersselaar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jeroen Van den Bersselaar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeroen Van den Bersselaar 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 | 2,151 | 2,227 | Nov 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 467 | 153 | 100 | 214 | 32.8% |
| As White | 235 | 88 | 54 | 93 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 232 | 65 | 46 | 121 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeroen Van den Bersselaar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeroen Van den Bersselaar's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 200 | 85.1% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 6.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 6.4% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bersselaar usually continues c4 (44.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bersselaar usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bersselaar usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Bersselaar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bersselaar usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Bersselaar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 66 | 60.0% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 39 | 35.5% | 41.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 73 | 97.3% | 38.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Jeroen Van den Bersselaar's chess games
All 467 games by Jeroen Van den Bersselaar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 153 wins, 100 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 23 | 5/7/11 | 21.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D30 | Catalan | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 32 | 8/4/20 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 4/3/14 | 19.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,496 | 36th Bratto Open | D04 |
| Jan 2009 | Christophe Philippe | 2,458 | 21st Staufer Open | E42 |
| Nov 2008 | Dieter Pirrot | 2,446 | 12th ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | B12 |
| Apr 2008 | Bengt Lindberg | 2,442 | Gausdal Open A | B19 |
| Jun 2026 | Thorhallsson,T | 2,397 | ECU Senior +50 2026 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2008 | 48 | 21 | 2,171 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2006 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,306 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,242 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2003 | 15 | 8 | 2,217 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,081 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,159 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeroen Van den Bersselaar's chess games?
467 games by Jeroen Van den Bersselaar, from Apr 2003 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 Jeroen Van den Bersselaar has played.
What does Jeroen Van den Bersselaar play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Jeroen Van den Bersselaar opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeroen Van den Bersselaar answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jeroen Van den Bersselaar play as White?
As White, Jeroen Van den Bersselaar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeroen Van den Bersselaar play as Black?
As Black, Jeroen Van den Bersselaar most often plays: Slav Defense (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Jeroen Van den Bersselaar's FIDE rating?
Jeroen Van den Bersselaar is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Jeroen Van den Bersselaar played?
Our database contains 467 games by Jeroen Van den Bersselaar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 100 draws, 214 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeroen Van den Bersselaar?
467 games by Jeroen Van den Bersselaar 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.