Prepare against Olaf Cliteur
NLD · World #46,175 classical · FIDE ID 1013637
Our database contains 37 games by Olaf Cliteur, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Cliteur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Cliteur 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 | 1,908 | 2,048 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,953 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,953 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 35.1% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Cliteur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Cliteur's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 44.4% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cliteur usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Cliteur usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cliteur usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 44% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cliteur usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Cliteur usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Cliteur usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Olaf Cliteur's chess games
All 37 games by Olaf Cliteur in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Haarlem AKN Open | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,173 |
| 4th Haarlem AKN Open | 1995 | 6 | 3 | 2,500 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 6 | 3 | 2,528 |
| 10th Haarlem AKN Open | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,314 |
| 5th Haarlem AKN Open | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 2,347 |
| 6th Haarlem AKN Open | 1997 | 6 | 2 | 1,910 |
| Utrecht Open 2026 | Group C | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Cliteur's chess games?
37 games by Olaf Cliteur, from Apr 2004 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 Olaf Cliteur has played.
What does Olaf Cliteur play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Olaf Cliteur opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nc3 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Cliteur answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Olaf Cliteur play as White?
As White, Olaf Cliteur's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Cliteur play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Cliteur most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Olaf Cliteur's FIDE rating?
Olaf Cliteur is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Olaf Cliteur played?
Our database contains 37 games by Olaf Cliteur, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Cliteur?
37 games by Olaf Cliteur 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.