Prepare against Paul-Peter Theulings
CM · NLD · World #19,876 classical · FIDE ID 1002899
Our database contains 245 games by Paul-Peter Theulings, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul-Peter Theulings's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul-Peter Theulings 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 | 2,204 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,056 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,092 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 47 | 74 | 124 | 19.2% |
| As White | 117 | 24 | 36 | 57 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 128 | 23 | 38 | 67 | 18.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul-Peter Theulings's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul-Peter Theulings's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 115 | 98.3% | 35.7% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 98% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Theulings usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Theulings usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Theulings usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- 1.e3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Theulings usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Theulings usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 85.7% | 35.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 14.3% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 97.1% | 27.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Paul-Peter Theulings's chess games
All 245 games by Paul-Peter Theulings in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 47 wins, 74 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | English Opening | 43 | 6/13/24 | 14.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 53 | 12/14/27 | 22.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 0/7/11 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1994 | Frank Kroeze | 2,405 | ch-NED 50 Semifinal | D31 |
| Jul 2018 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,403 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A40 |
| Dec 2011 | Burak Firat | 2,393 | 48th Groningen Open A | B03 |
| Jan 1991 | Gozewijn Van Laatum | 2,380 | Dieren Open | E20 |
| Dec 2014 | Mischa Senders | 2,380 | 52nd Groningen Open | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2010 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,167 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 19 | 4 | 2,040 |
| Groningen Open A | 2010 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,185 |
| chT-NED 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 2,124 |
| ch-NED46 sf | 1990 | 9 | 3 | 2,180 |
| 57th Groningen Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| 53rd Groningen Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul-Peter Theulings's chess games?
245 games by Paul-Peter Theulings, from Apr 2003 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 Paul-Peter Theulings has played.
What does Paul-Peter Theulings play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Paul-Peter Theulings opens with 1.Nf3 (98% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul-Peter Theulings answers 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Paul-Peter Theulings play as White?
As White, Paul-Peter Theulings's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (43 games, 14.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul-Peter Theulings play as Black?
As Black, Paul-Peter Theulings most often plays: Alekhine Defense (53 games, 22.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Paul-Peter Theulings's FIDE rating?
Paul-Peter Theulings is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Paul-Peter Theulings played?
Our database contains 245 games by Paul-Peter Theulings, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 74 draws, 124 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul-Peter Theulings?
245 games by Paul-Peter Theulings 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.