Prepare against Kees Nieuwelink
NLD · World #16,564 classical · FIDE ID 1003216
Our database contains 154 games by Kees Nieuwelink, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kees Nieuwelink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kees Nieuwelink 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 | 2,089 | 2,232 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 68 | 27 | 59 | 44.2% |
| As White | 68 | 33 | 13 | 22 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 86 | 35 | 14 | 37 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kees Nieuwelink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kees Nieuwelink's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 95.6% | 57.7% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Nieuwelink usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Nieuwelink usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nieuwelink usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nieuwelink usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nieuwelink usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 29 | 93.5% | 41.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Kees Nieuwelink's chess games
All 154 games by Kees Nieuwelink 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: 68 wins, 27 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 32 | 11/4/17 | 34.4% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Lev Gutman | 2,530 | St Ingbert Open | B88 |
| Mar 2004 | Erwin L'Ami | 2,476 | chT-NED 0304 | C81 |
| Jan 1996 | Willy Hendriks | 2,425 | chT-NED 9697 | C54 |
| Jan 2005 | Tom Middelburg | 2,402 | chT-NED 0405 | C48 |
| Jan 1996 | Piet Peelen | 2,370 | chT-NED 9697 | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ingbert Open | 1993 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,213 |
| Vlissingen Open | 1996 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,511 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,076 |
| 25th Sas van Gent | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 7 | 2,495 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,247 |
| chT-NED 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,227 |
| 5th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,449 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kees Nieuwelink's chess games?
154 games by Kees Nieuwelink, 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 Kees Nieuwelink has played.
What does Kees Nieuwelink play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Kees Nieuwelink opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.e3 (3% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kees Nieuwelink answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Kees Nieuwelink play as White?
As White, Kees Nieuwelink's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kees Nieuwelink play as Black?
As Black, Kees Nieuwelink most often plays: Dutch Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Kees Nieuwelink's FIDE rating?
Kees Nieuwelink is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Kees Nieuwelink played?
Our database contains 154 games by Kees Nieuwelink, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 27 draws, 59 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kees Nieuwelink?
154 games by Kees Nieuwelink 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.