Prepare against Nick Bijlsma
FM · NLD · World #4,973 classical · FIDE ID 1007041
When preparing against Nick Bijlsma, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 341 games by Nick Bijlsma, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nick Bijlsma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick Bijlsma 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 | 2,274 | 2,329 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,299 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 125 | 87 | 129 | 36.7% |
| As White | 166 | 73 | 44 | 49 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 175 | 52 | 43 | 80 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick Bijlsma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick Bijlsma's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 156 | 94.0% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bijlsma usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bijlsma usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bijlsma usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Bijlsma usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Bijlsma usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bijlsma usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 94.8% | 45.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.2% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 61.9% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Nick Bijlsma's chess games
All 341 games by Nick Bijlsma in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 125 wins, 87 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/11/7 | 28.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 12/12/19 | 27.9% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 25 | 5/10/10 | 20.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,460 | 37th Politiken Cup | A25 |
| Oct 2010 | Daniel Naroditsky | 2,425 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | B81 |
| Oct 2009 | Babak Tondivar | 2,367 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | A30 |
| Jul 2013 | Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | 2,367 | 36th Barbera del Valles Open | C79 |
| May 2010 | Sander Van Eijk | 2,353 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2007 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,660 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2009 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,902 |
| Groningen Open A | 2010 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,169 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,299 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2011 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,138 |
| 3rd Arctic Cup | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 1,932 |
| Rotterdam Blitz Final AB | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick Bijlsma's chess games?
341 games by Nick Bijlsma, from Jan 2008 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 Nick Bijlsma has played.
What does Nick Bijlsma play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Nick Bijlsma opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick Bijlsma answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nick Bijlsma play as White?
As White, Nick Bijlsma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick Bijlsma play as Black?
As Black, Nick Bijlsma most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 27.9% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Nick Bijlsma's FIDE rating?
Nick Bijlsma is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Nick Bijlsma played?
Our database contains 341 games by Nick Bijlsma, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 87 draws, 129 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick Bijlsma?
341 games by Nick Bijlsma 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.