Prepare against Onno Verbaken
NLD · World #17,147 classical · FIDE ID 1026925
Our database contains 59 games by Onno Verbaken, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Onno Verbaken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Onno Verbaken 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 | 2,083 | 2,137 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,141 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 37.3% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Onno Verbaken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Onno Verbaken's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Verbaken usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Verbaken usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Verbaken usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 77.3% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Onno Verbaken's chess games
All 59 games by Onno Verbaken in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 22 wins, 21 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Arnold Huhndorf | 2,273 | 37th Ghent Taminco Open | D35 |
| Jun 2002 | Dennis Ruijgrok | 2,113 | ch-Leiden SB | C24 |
| Jun 2002 | Bart Groeneweg | 1,941 | ch-Leiden SB | B01 |
| Jul 2002 | Arthur Janssen | 1,828 | ch-Leiden SB | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1997 | 18 | 11 | – |
| ch-NED U17 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,189 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1995 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| 37th Ghent Taminco Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 2,316 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 1993 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
| 38th Ghent Taminco Open | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Onno Verbaken's chess games?
59 games by Onno Verbaken, from Apr 2008 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 Onno Verbaken has played.
What does Onno Verbaken play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Onno Verbaken opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Onno Verbaken answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does Onno Verbaken play as White?
As White, Onno Verbaken's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Onno Verbaken play as Black?
As Black, Onno Verbaken most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Onno Verbaken's FIDE rating?
Onno Verbaken is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Onno Verbaken played?
Our database contains 59 games by Onno Verbaken, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 21 draws, 16 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Onno Verbaken?
59 games by Onno Verbaken 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.