Prepare against Peter Van den Brink
ABW · World #10,291 classical · FIDE ID 1002945
Our database contains 112 games by Peter Van den Brink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Van den Brink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Van den Brink 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 | 2,165 | 2,188 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 44 | 35 | 33 | 39.3% |
| As White | 58 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 54 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Van den Brink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Van den Brink's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 44.8% | 69.2% |
| e4 | 21 | 36.2% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 13.8% | 31.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Brink usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Brink usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Brink usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 54.8% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Brink usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Brink usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Brink usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 70.6% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Peter Van den Brink's chess games
All 112 games by Peter Van den Brink 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: 44 wins, 35 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Nebojsa Nikolic | 2,440 | Purmerend A | C41 |
| Jan 1993 | Aran Kohler | 2,340 | Leeuwarden Open | B09 |
| Jan 1994 | Pieter Nieuwenhuis | 2,315 | chTB-NED 9495 | B22 |
| Nov 1993 | Arno Bezemer | 2,235 | 49th ch-NED sf | B22 |
| Aug 2022 | Wim Blijstra | 2,198 | Olympiad-44 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,160 |
| ch-DEN int U18 | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,317 |
| ch-Aruba | 2020 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,861 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1989 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
| 49th ch-NED sf | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,230 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,186 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 4 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Van den Brink's chess games?
112 games by Peter Van den Brink, 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 Van den Brink has played.
What does Peter Van den Brink play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Peter Van den Brink opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Van den Brink answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Peter Van den Brink play as White?
As White, Peter Van den Brink's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Van den Brink play as Black?
As Black, Peter Van den Brink most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Peter Van den Brink's FIDE rating?
Peter Van den Brink is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Peter Van den Brink played?
Our database contains 112 games by Peter Van den Brink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 35 draws, 33 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Van den Brink?
112 games by Peter Van den Brink 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.