Prepare against Manuel Bosboom
IM · NLD · World #3,545 classical · FIDE ID 1000080
Our database contains 1,679 games by Manuel Bosboom, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Bosboom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Bosboom 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 | 2,317 | 2,471 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,357 | 2,495 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,679 | 756 | 425 | 498 | 45.0% |
| As White | 845 | 413 | 194 | 238 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 834 | 343 | 231 | 260 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Bosboom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Bosboom's side.
First moves as White (845 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 294 | 34.8% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 209 | 24.7% | 62.0% |
| e4 | 201 | 23.8% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 105 | 12.4% | 61.9% |
| b3 | 15 | 1.8% | 56.7% |
| g3 | 13 | 1.5% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Bosboom usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bosboom usually continues b3 (77.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bosboom usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Bosboom usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bosboom usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Bosboom usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (414 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 318 | 76.8% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 29 | 7.0% | 53.4% |
| g6 | 23 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 23 | 5.6% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 13 | 3.1% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 247 | 76.7% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 56 | 17.4% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 12 | 3.7% | 58.3% |
| a6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Manuel Bosboom's chess games
All 1,679 games by Manuel Bosboom in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 756 wins, 425 draws, 498 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 98 | 57/21/20 | 58.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 78 | 42/15/21 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 51 | 26/19/6 | 51.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 40 | 11/13/16 | 27.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 36 | 16/11/9 | 44.4% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 36 | 19/4/13 | 52.8% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 35 | 14/8/13 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 34 | 15/7/12 | 44.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 24 | 16/2/6 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 125 | 55/33/37 | 44.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 110 | 42/20/48 | 38.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 88 | 34/24/30 | 38.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 84 | 32/29/23 | 38.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 83 | 36/26/21 | 43.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 16/5/10 | 51.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Garry Kasparov | 2,812 | Hoogovens 5' | B50 |
| Sep 2014 | Peter Leko | 2,734 | 30th EU-Cup | A14 |
| Aug 1997 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,670 | Lost Boys Open | A57 |
| Jan 1997 | Loek Van Wely | 2,655 | Leeuwarden Open | E91 |
| Feb 2003 | Yasser Seirawan | 2,635 | NED Open 5' | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2019 | 97 | 57 | 2,404 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 60 | 41.5 | 2,344 |
| Corus C | 2009 | 39 | 16.5 | 2,420 |
| Hoogovens-B | 1998 | 33 | 11 | 2,355 |
| Groningen Open | 1995 | 31 | 16 | 2,408 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1997 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,494 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,416 |
| Haarlem Masters | 2018 | 27 | 18 | 2,472 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Friso Nijboer (30 games) · Loek Van Wely (14 games) · Dimitri Reinderman (13 games) · John T.H. Van der Wiel (12 games) · Jeroen Bosch (11 games) · Sipke Ernst (10 games) · Ivan Sokolov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Bosboom's chess games?
1,679 games by Manuel Bosboom, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Manuel Bosboom has played.
What does Manuel Bosboom play on the first move as White?
Across 845 games with White in our database, Manuel Bosboom opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Bosboom answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Manuel Bosboom play as White?
As White, Manuel Bosboom's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (98 games, 58.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (78 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (51 games, 51.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 845 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Bosboom play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Bosboom most often plays: Sicilian (125 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (110 games, 38.2% win rate); Modern Defense (88 games, 38.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 834 games.
What is Manuel Bosboom's FIDE rating?
Manuel Bosboom is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess and 2,357 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,471 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Manuel Bosboom played?
Our database contains 1,679 games by Manuel Bosboom, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 756 wins, 425 draws, 498 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Bosboom?
1,679 games by Manuel Bosboom 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.