Prepare against Kevin Van Brummelen
NLD · World #18,081 classical · FIDE ID 1054562
When preparing against Kevin Van Brummelen, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Kevin Van Brummelen, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Van Brummelen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Van Brummelen 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 | 2,074 | 2,158 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,186 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 26.3% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Van Brummelen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Van Brummelen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Brummelen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Brummelen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Brummelen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Brummelen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Brummelen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Brummelen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Kevin Van Brummelen's chess games
All 38 games by Kevin Van Brummelen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,403 | Spakenburg Open | E61 |
| Jul 2018 | Piet Peelen | 2,336 | Spakenburg Open | B14 |
| Jul 2023 | Laurents Van Twillert | 2,062 | Spakenburg FishPartners Open | B09 |
| May 2012 | Daan Haver | 1,969 | Bussum Open 29th | B24 |
| Jul 2023 | William Van de Groep | 1,944 | Spakenburg FishPartners Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spakenburg FishPartners Open | 2024 | 15 | 6 | 2,205 |
| Bussum Open 29th | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,876 |
| Maarssen OKU Open A | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,120 |
| Spakenburg Open | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2,528 |
| FishPartners Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,952 |
| Utrecht Keres Memorial | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,128 |
| Utrecht OKU Open 44th | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,030 |
| 43rd Utrecht OKU Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Van Brummelen's chess games?
38 games by Kevin Van Brummelen, from Jul 2015 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 Kevin Van Brummelen has played.
What does Kevin Van Brummelen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Kevin Van Brummelen opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.Nc3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Van Brummelen answers 1...d6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Kevin Van Brummelen play as White?
As White, Kevin Van Brummelen's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Van Brummelen play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Van Brummelen most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Kevin Van Brummelen's FIDE rating?
Kevin Van Brummelen is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Kevin Van Brummelen played?
Our database contains 38 games by Kevin Van Brummelen, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Van Brummelen?
38 games by Kevin Van Brummelen 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.