Prepare against Nienke van den Brink
DNK · World #18,661 classical · FIDE ID 1452568
Our database contains 180 games by Nienke van den Brink, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nienke van den Brink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nienke van den Brink 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 | 2,069 | 2,069 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,911 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 48 | 45 | 79 | 26.7% |
| As White | 91 | 24 | 19 | 44 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 24 | 26 | 35 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nienke van den Brink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nienke van den Brink's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 62.1% | 30.6% |
| Nc3 | 15 | 17.2% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.2% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 5 | 5.7% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.7% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Brink usually continues Nf3 (11.8% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Brink usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Brink usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 17% of White games, 46.7% score
- …d5 (73% of these games) — Brink usually continues e4 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Brink usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Brink usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 54.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.4% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 48.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 44.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Nienke van den Brink's chess games
All 180 games by Nienke van den Brink in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 48 wins, 45 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Valentina Verbin | 2,111 | Kronborg Chess Open 2026 | WOMAN INTERNATIONAL MASTER | E04 |
| Feb 2026 | Sarah Sima Derlich | 2,024 | Danish Women's Championship 2026 | B13 |
| Oct 2024 | Thomine Stolberg-Rohr | 1,967 | ch-DEN w | C45 |
| Oct 2024 | Freja Egelund Gronnemose | 1,944 | ch-DEN w | B20 |
| Feb 2026 | Leia Andries | 1,931 | Danish Women's Championship 2026 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 29 | 13.5 | 1,823 |
| ch-EU Online U16 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,530 |
| Online Olym Div3 D | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,703 |
| Kronborg Chess Open 2026 | WOMAN INTERNATIONAL MASTER | 2026 | 9 | 1 | 2,209 |
| ch-NED U13 Girls | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 1,076 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,733 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 D | 2020 | 9 | 0 | 1,587 |
| 26th ch-EU U12 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,361 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nienke van den Brink's chess games?
180 games by Nienke van den Brink, from Apr 2015 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 Nienke van den Brink has played.
What does Nienke van den Brink play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Nienke van den Brink opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nc3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nienke van den Brink answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Nienke van den Brink play as White?
As White, Nienke van den Brink's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Dunst Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nienke van den Brink play as Black?
As Black, Nienke van den Brink most often plays: Dutch Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Nienke van den Brink's FIDE rating?
Nienke van den Brink is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nienke van den Brink played?
Our database contains 180 games by Nienke van den Brink, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 45 draws, 79 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nienke van den Brink?
180 games by Nienke van den Brink 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.