Prepare against Ludo Tolhuizen
NLD · World #23,695 classical · FIDE ID 1000802
Our database contains 313 games by Ludo Tolhuizen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludo Tolhuizen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludo Tolhuizen 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 | 2,027 | 2,297 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 78 | 128 | 107 | 24.9% |
| As White | 160 | 51 | 58 | 51 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 153 | 27 | 70 | 56 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludo Tolhuizen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludo Tolhuizen's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 69.4% | 49.5% |
| e4 | 24 | 15.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 9.4% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.4% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Tolhuizen usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Tolhuizen usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Tolhuizen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Tolhuizen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Tolhuizen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Tolhuizen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 32.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 29.9% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 18 | 26.9% | 36.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.0% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 32.2% | 21.1% |
| d5 | 16 | 27.1% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 15 | 25.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 13.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Ludo Tolhuizen's chess games
All 313 games by Ludo Tolhuizen 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: 78 wins, 128 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 36 | 9/14/13 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 4/12/5 | 19.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Robert Zelcic | 2,524 | 12th Aosta Open | A43 |
| Jan 1983 | Paul Van der Sterren | 2,460 | Roosendaal | B44 |
| Jan 1991 | Bjorn Brinck-Claussen | 2,415 | Vanlose | A47 |
| Aug 2003 | Viktor Turikov | 2,372 | Dresden ZMD Open | B00 |
| Jan 1992 | Janos Nagy | 2,350 | Budapest FS07 IM | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyngby Open | 1991 | 27 | 13 | 2,300 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 1992 | 12 | 5 | 2,255 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,258 |
| Roosendaal | 1983 | 11 | 3 | 2,193 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,105 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,120 |
| Gausdal Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludo Tolhuizen's chess games?
313 games by Ludo Tolhuizen, 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 Ludo Tolhuizen has played.
What does Ludo Tolhuizen play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Ludo Tolhuizen opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludo Tolhuizen answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Ludo Tolhuizen play as White?
As White, Ludo Tolhuizen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludo Tolhuizen play as Black?
As Black, Ludo Tolhuizen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Ludo Tolhuizen's FIDE rating?
Ludo Tolhuizen is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Ludo Tolhuizen played?
Our database contains 313 games by Ludo Tolhuizen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 128 draws, 107 losses (24.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludo Tolhuizen?
313 games by Ludo Tolhuizen 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.