Prepare against Niels Van Splunter
NLD · World #21,301 classical · FIDE ID 1021087
Our database contains 81 games by Niels Van Splunter, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels Van Splunter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Van Splunter 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 | 2,046 | 2,075 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 42 | 11 | 28 | 51.9% |
| As White | 40 | 22 | 4 | 14 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Van Splunter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Van Splunter's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 95.0% | 61.8% |
| b4 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.8% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Splunter usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Splunter usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Splunter usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Splunter usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Splunter usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 65.5% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Niels Van Splunter's chess games
All 81 games by Niels Van Splunter in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 42 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D62 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Remco Sprangers | 2,130 | Hengelo U20 Open | B22 |
| May 2002 | R. Tol | 2,084 | ch-Leiden SB | E61 |
| Jul 2009 | Julian Van Overdam | 2,042 | Leiden LCT Open 3rd | B22 |
| Jun 2003 | Leendert Pols | 1,881 | ch-Leiden SB | A29 |
| Aug 2005 | Vincent Pandelaar | 1,847 | Hengelo U20 Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2002 | 18 | 10.5 | – |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2003 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,960 |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,168 |
| NED U14 Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,971 |
| World Corporate East A | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2,125 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 1997 | 5 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Van Splunter's chess games?
81 games by Niels Van Splunter, from Oct 2006 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 Niels Van Splunter has played.
What does Niels Van Splunter play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Niels Van Splunter opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Van Splunter answers 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Niels Van Splunter play as White?
As White, Niels Van Splunter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Van Splunter play as Black?
As Black, Niels Van Splunter most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Niels Van Splunter's FIDE rating?
Niels Van Splunter is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Niels Van Splunter played?
Our database contains 81 games by Niels Van Splunter, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Van Splunter?
81 games by Niels Van Splunter 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.