Prepare against Paul Bierenbroodspot
FM · NLD · World #19,844 classical · FIDE ID 1001019
Our database contains 344 games by Paul Bierenbroodspot, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Bierenbroodspot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Bierenbroodspot 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 | 2,058 | 2,282 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 108 | 109 | 127 | 31.4% |
| As White | 180 | 64 | 46 | 70 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 164 | 44 | 63 | 57 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Bierenbroodspot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Bierenbroodspot's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 83.9% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 20 | 11.1% | 65.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 3 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bierenbroodspot usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bierenbroodspot usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bierenbroodspot usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Bierenbroodspot usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Bierenbroodspot usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bierenbroodspot usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 59.2% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 94.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Paul Bierenbroodspot's chess games
All 344 games by Paul Bierenbroodspot in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 108 wins, 109 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 34 | 12/5/17 | 35.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 33 | 6/16/11 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Bruno Carlier | 2,451 | chT-NED 0607 | A11 |
| Oct 2009 | Twan Burg | 2,449 | chT-NED 0910 | B53 |
| Jan 1994 | Gyozo Forintos | 2,445 | 3rd Haarlem AKN Open | A11 |
| Jan 1992 | Juri Vetemaa | 2,395 | Geraardsbergen Open | B53 |
| Feb 2007 | Tea Lanchava | 2,389 | chT-NED 0607 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem ACCOM Open | 1988 | 18 | 15 | 2,541 |
| The Hague AEGON | 1997 | 18 | 7 | – |
| Lublin B | 1993 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,431 |
| Naujac | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,215 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,017 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
| Dieren Open | 1989 | 9 | 4 | 2,303 |
| Sonnevanck 1st | 1987 | 9 | 5 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Bierenbroodspot's chess games?
344 games by Paul Bierenbroodspot, from Apr 2003 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 Paul Bierenbroodspot has played.
What does Paul Bierenbroodspot play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Paul Bierenbroodspot opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Bierenbroodspot answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Paul Bierenbroodspot play as White?
As White, Paul Bierenbroodspot's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 35.3% win rate); French Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Bierenbroodspot play as Black?
As Black, Paul Bierenbroodspot most often plays: Slav Defense (33 games, 18.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Paul Bierenbroodspot's FIDE rating?
Paul Bierenbroodspot is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Paul Bierenbroodspot played?
Our database contains 344 games by Paul Bierenbroodspot, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 109 draws, 127 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Bierenbroodspot?
344 games by Paul Bierenbroodspot 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.