Prepare against Nils Heldenbergh
Belgium · World #7,500 classical · FIDE ID 246387
Our database contains 96 games by Nils Heldenbergh, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nils Heldenbergh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Heldenbergh 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 | 2,214 | 2,227 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,058 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,058 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 33 | 23 | 40 | 34.4% |
| As White | 43 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 53 | 13 | 12 | 28 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Heldenbergh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Heldenbergh's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Heldenbergh usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Heldenbergh usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Heldenbergh usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 88.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Nils Heldenbergh's chess games
All 96 games by Nils Heldenbergh in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 33 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E95 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Khoi Pham | 2,376 | chT-BEL 2223 | B33 |
| Jan 2026 | Jip Damen | 2,340 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | E95 |
| Jan 2026 | Lan Yao | 2,307 | 14th Palmanova Open 2025 | B56 |
| Nov 2025 | T Piceu | 2,293 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | B90 |
| Feb 2024 | Joey Grochal | 2,241 | chT-BEL 2324 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,643 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| EU-ch Online U16 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,679 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,084 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,320 |
| 27th ch-EU U12 | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,556 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Heldenbergh's chess games?
96 games by Nils Heldenbergh, from Feb 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 Nils Heldenbergh has played.
What does Nils Heldenbergh play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Nils Heldenbergh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Heldenbergh answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Nils Heldenbergh play as White?
As White, Nils Heldenbergh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Heldenbergh play as Black?
As Black, Nils Heldenbergh most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Nils Heldenbergh's FIDE rating?
Nils Heldenbergh is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Nils Heldenbergh played?
Our database contains 96 games by Nils Heldenbergh, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Heldenbergh?
96 games by Nils Heldenbergh 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.