Prepare against Peter Kalisvaart
NLD · World #18,395 classical · FIDE ID 1008820
Our database contains 297 games by Peter Kalisvaart, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Kalisvaart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Kalisvaart 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 | 2,071 | 2,195 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,090 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 93 | 100 | 104 | 31.3% |
| As White | 149 | 49 | 59 | 41 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 148 | 44 | 41 | 63 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Kalisvaart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Kalisvaart's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 68.5% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 25 | 16.8% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 11.4% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kalisvaart usually continues Bg5 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kalisvaart usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kalisvaart usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 62.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Kalisvaart usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kalisvaart usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kalisvaart usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 80.2% | 43.1% |
| c6 | 13 | 16.0% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 69.0% | 39.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 21.4% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Peter Kalisvaart's chess games
All 297 games by Peter Kalisvaart in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 93 wins, 100 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 41 | 7/21/13 | 17.1% |
| A24 | English Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 18 | 3/5/10 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Ivo Maris | 2,370 | 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | D02 |
| Aug 2018 | Marten Aronsson | 2,303 | 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | E91 |
| May 2015 | Thomas Mollema | 2,262 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | A80 |
| Aug 2004 | Marc Dogge | 2,248 | 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | A45 |
| Jul 2001 | Martin Vinck | 2,248 | 5th Vlissingen HZ Open | C61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Edmonton | 2019 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,194 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1998 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,194 |
| Vlissingen Open | 1996 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,016 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-NED U16 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 25th Sas van Gent ECI Open U20 | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 1,986 |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Kalisvaart's chess games?
297 games by Peter Kalisvaart, from Jul 2004 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 Kalisvaart has played.
What does Peter Kalisvaart play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Peter Kalisvaart opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Kalisvaart answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Peter Kalisvaart play as White?
As White, Peter Kalisvaart's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (41 games, 17.1% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Kalisvaart play as Black?
As Black, Peter Kalisvaart most often plays: Ruy Lopez (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Peter Kalisvaart's FIDE rating?
Peter Kalisvaart is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Peter Kalisvaart played?
Our database contains 297 games by Peter Kalisvaart, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 100 draws, 104 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Kalisvaart?
297 games by Peter Kalisvaart 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.