Prepare against Paul Ten Vergert
CM · NLD · World #7,982 classical · FIDE ID 1021249
Our database contains 227 games by Paul Ten Vergert, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Ten Vergert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Ten Vergert 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 | 2,205 | 2,226 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 67 | 87 | 73 | 29.5% |
| As White | 116 | 35 | 44 | 37 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 111 | 32 | 43 | 36 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Ten Vergert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Ten Vergert's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 96.6% | 50.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.4% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Vergert usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vergert usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vergert usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Vergert usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Vergert usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 70.8% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 22.2% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 38.5% | 35.0% |
| Na6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Paul Ten Vergert's chess games
All 227 games by Paul Ten Vergert in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 67 wins, 87 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Dirk Schuh | 2,336 | Oberliga Nord W 1011 | B21 |
| Nov 2009 | Juergen Juhnke | 2,288 | Oberliga Nord W 0910 | B33 |
| Apr 2008 | Joram Op den Kelder | 2,245 | ch-NED U21 | B33 |
| Dec 2013 | Detlef Rehbein | 2,228 | Oberliga Nord W 1314 | B32 |
| Feb 2011 | Sergej Bogomolow | 2,210 | Oberliga Nord W 1011 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2003 | 23 | 12.5 | – |
| ch-NED U21 | 2011 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,142 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2005 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,679 |
| Groningen Atlantis B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,132 |
| Groningen Open B | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,148 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| Groningen Open A | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Ten Vergert's chess games?
227 games by Paul Ten Vergert, from Oct 2006 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 Ten Vergert has played.
What does Paul Ten Vergert play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Paul Ten Vergert opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Ten Vergert answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Na6 (8% of games).
What openings does Paul Ten Vergert play as White?
As White, Paul Ten Vergert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Ten Vergert play as Black?
As Black, Paul Ten Vergert most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Paul Ten Vergert's FIDE rating?
Paul Ten Vergert is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Paul Ten Vergert played?
Our database contains 227 games by Paul Ten Vergert, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 87 draws, 73 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Ten Vergert?
227 games by Paul Ten Vergert 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.