Prepare against Liam Vrolijk
GM · NLD · World #544 classical · FIDE ID 1048333
When preparing against Liam Vrolijk, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 17.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,317 games by Liam Vrolijk, covering Apr 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Liam Vrolijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liam Vrolijk 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 | 2,506 | 2,573 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,518 | 2,528 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,528 | 2,528 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,317 | 614 | 400 | 303 | 46.6% |
| As White | 680 | 357 | 194 | 129 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 637 | 257 | 206 | 174 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liam Vrolijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liam Vrolijk's side.
First moves as White (680 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 398 | 58.5% | 62.8% |
| c4 | 100 | 14.7% | 66.5% |
| Nf3 | 97 | 14.3% | 78.9% |
| e4 | 66 | 9.7% | 68.9% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.9% | 91.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Vrolijk usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Vrolijk usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Vrolijk usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 66.5% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Vrolijk usually continues Nc3 (77.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vrolijk usually continues g3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Vrolijk usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 181 | 59.2% | 54.4% |
| e6 | 47 | 15.4% | 48.9% |
| c5 | 35 | 11.4% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 24 | 7.8% | 81.3% |
| c6 | 15 | 4.9% | 76.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 158 | 81.4% | 53.5% |
| d5 | 25 | 12.9% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.6% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Liam Vrolijk's chess games
All 1,317 games by Liam Vrolijk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - Sep 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: 614 wins, 400 draws, 303 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 51 | 22/23/6 | 43.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 50 | 27/10/13 | 54.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 49 | 26/16/7 | 53.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 41 | 25/16/0 | 61.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 17/7/11 | 48.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 17/9/4 | 56.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 26 | 16/2/8 | 61.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 12/8/3 | 52.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 35 | 12/16/7 | 34.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 10/14/8 | 31.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 30 | 11/12/7 | 36.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 30 | 16/10/4 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 22/4/3 | 75.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 28 | 5/16/7 | 17.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 11/6/11 | 39.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 7/10/8 | 28.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 5/2/13 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,752 | Speed Chess Super Swiss | A12 |
| Jan 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,725 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Mar 2017 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,702 | Titled Tue | B08 |
| Apr 2019 | David W L Howell | 2,697 | Bundesliga 2018-19 | D77 |
| Dec 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,679 | Wch Blitz | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 283 | 169 | 2,469 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 38 | 20 | 2,544 |
| Dieren Open | 2019 | 31 | 16.5 | 2,364 |
| Kragero Open | 2022 | 27 | 18 | 2,483 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,569 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2014 | 18 | 13 | 2,009 |
| ch-NED KO 2026 | 2026 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,607 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,889 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Max Warmerdam (20 games) · Thomas Beerdsen (16 games) · Casper Schoppen (13 games) · Sipke Ernst (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liam Vrolijk's chess games?
1,317 games by Liam Vrolijk, from Apr 2013 to Sep 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 Liam Vrolijk has played.
What does Liam Vrolijk play on the first move as White?
Across 680 games with White in our database, Liam Vrolijk opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liam Vrolijk answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Liam Vrolijk play as White?
As White, Liam Vrolijk's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (51 games, 43.1% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 54.0% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 680 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liam Vrolijk play as Black?
As Black, Liam Vrolijk most often plays: Indian Defense (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Réti Opening (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Italian Game (30 games, 36.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 637 games.
What is Liam Vrolijk's FIDE rating?
Liam Vrolijk is currently rated 2,506 in classical chess, 2,518 in rapid and 2,528 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,573 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Liam Vrolijk played?
Our database contains 1,317 games by Liam Vrolijk, covering Apr 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 614 wins, 400 draws, 303 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liam Vrolijk?
1,317 games by Liam Vrolijk 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.