Prepare against Klaas Abma
NLD · World #74,022 classical · FIDE ID 1034146
When preparing against Klaas Abma, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Klaas Abma, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaas Abma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaas Abma 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 | 1,808 | 2,002 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 26.2% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaas Abma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaas Abma's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 85.7% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Abma usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Abma usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Abma usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Abma usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Abma usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Klaas Abma's chess games
All 42 games by Klaas Abma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Ben Van den Bergh | 2,008 | Hilversum Open A | B08 |
| Dec 2008 | Edwin Zuiderweg | 1,952 | Groningen Open B | B01 |
| Dec 2008 | Bart Davids | 1,930 | Groningen Open B | B30 |
| Jun 2011 | Kambiz Sekandar | 1,926 | 38th Utrecht OKU Open | D05 |
| Jul 2010 | Rene De Groot | 1,814 | Hilversum Open A | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilversum Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,686 |
| Waling Dijkstra Gr A | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,768 |
| 55th Groningen Open B | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,812 |
| Groningen Open B | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| 38th Utrecht OKU Open | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,055 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,771 |
| chT-NED 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaas Abma's chess games?
42 games by Klaas Abma, from Apr 2009 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 Klaas Abma has played.
What does Klaas Abma play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Klaas Abma opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaas Abma answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Klaas Abma play as White?
As White, Klaas Abma's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaas Abma play as Black?
As Black, Klaas Abma most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Klaas Abma's FIDE rating?
Klaas Abma is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Klaas Abma played?
Our database contains 42 games by Klaas Abma, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaas Abma?
42 games by Klaas Abma 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.