Prepare against Peter Bolwerk
CM · NLD · World #12,545 classical · FIDE ID 1009125
Our database contains 206 games by Peter Bolwerk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Bolwerk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Bolwerk 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 | 2,134 | 2,282 | Oct 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,231 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 74 | 56 | 76 | 35.9% |
| As White | 102 | 42 | 27 | 33 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 104 | 32 | 29 | 43 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Bolwerk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Bolwerk's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bolwerk usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bolwerk usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bolwerk usually continues Bc4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 93.8% | 38.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Peter Bolwerk's chess games
All 206 games by Peter Bolwerk 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: 74 wins, 56 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| A24 | English Opening | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Jeroen Willemze | 2,394 | chT-NED 1011 | B82 |
| May 2004 | Gert Timmerman | 2,354 | chT-NED playoff | C55 |
| Jan 1993 | Marcel Piket | 2,350 | chT-NED | A48 |
| Jun 2003 | Wieb Zagema | 2,342 | chT-NED 0203 Playoff | C41 |
| Oct 2009 | Paul Span | 2,315 | chT-NED 0910 | E79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 0203 II | 2003 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,464 |
| Oberliga NRW 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,338 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| Oberliga NRW 0102 I | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,274 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 3 | 2,188 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,277 |
| Oberliga NRW 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 2,136 |
| NRW Class1 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Bolwerk's chess games?
206 games by Peter Bolwerk, 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 Peter Bolwerk has played.
What does Peter Bolwerk play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Peter Bolwerk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Bolwerk answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Peter Bolwerk play as White?
As White, Peter Bolwerk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Bolwerk play as Black?
As Black, Peter Bolwerk most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Peter Bolwerk's FIDE rating?
Peter Bolwerk is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Peter Bolwerk played?
Our database contains 206 games by Peter Bolwerk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 56 draws, 76 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Bolwerk?
206 games by Peter Bolwerk 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.