Prepare against Kees Scherpenisse
NLD · World #47,749 classical · FIDE ID 1012010
When preparing against Kees Scherpenisse, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (58%).
Our database contains 58 games by Kees Scherpenisse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kees Scherpenisse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kees Scherpenisse 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 | 1,902 | 2,008 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 31.0% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kees Scherpenisse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kees Scherpenisse's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 92.9% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Scherpenisse usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Scherpenisse usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Scherpenisse usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Scherpenisse usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Kees Scherpenisse's chess games
All 58 games by Kees Scherpenisse in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A69 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Berthold Rabus | 2,220 | 6th Leiden LCT Open A | A87 |
| May 2009 | Robert Straver | 2,184 | ch-Leiden SB | D11 |
| Jul 2013 | Dick Van den Berg | 2,028 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | D15 |
| Jun 2010 | Peter Aalders | 1,931 | ch-Leiden SB | D11 |
| Jun 2010 | Wouter Oosthout | 1,906 | ch-Leiden SB | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,014 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,946 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open B | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| 09th Leiden LCT Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| 12th Leiden Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,722 |
| ch-Leiden SB A | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,854 |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,888 |
| 6th Leiden LCT Open A | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kees Scherpenisse's chess games?
58 games by Kees Scherpenisse, from Apr 2003 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 Kees Scherpenisse has played.
What does Kees Scherpenisse play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Kees Scherpenisse opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kees Scherpenisse answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Kees Scherpenisse play as White?
As White, Kees Scherpenisse's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kees Scherpenisse play as Black?
As Black, Kees Scherpenisse most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Kees Scherpenisse's FIDE rating?
Kees Scherpenisse is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Kees Scherpenisse played?
Our database contains 58 games by Kees Scherpenisse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kees Scherpenisse?
58 games by Kees Scherpenisse 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.