Prepare against Peter Ypma
FM · NLD · World #4,969 classical · FIDE ID 1027255
Our database contains 298 games by Peter Ypma, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Ypma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Ypma 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 | 2,274 | 2,365 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,263 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 106 | 83 | 109 | 35.6% |
| As White | 159 | 68 | 42 | 49 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 139 | 38 | 41 | 60 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Ypma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Ypma's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 47.8% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 36 | 22.6% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 15 | 9.4% | 46.7% |
| b3 | 11 | 6.9% | 68.2% |
| g3 | 10 | 6.3% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ypma usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ypma usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ypma usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ypma usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ypma usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ypma usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 39.7% | 43.5% |
| c5 | 22 | 28.2% | 52.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 9.0% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 5.1% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 11 | 28.9% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 15.8% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
Peter Ypma's chess games
All 298 games by Peter Ypma in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 106 wins, 83 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,570 | Remco Heite Rapid Open | B53 |
| Dec 2011 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,539 | 48th Groningen Open A | B06 |
| Dec 2011 | Daan Brandenburg | 2,519 | 48th Groningen Open A | C01 |
| Jul 2017 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,508 | 11th Leiden LCT Open A | A80 |
| Jul 2017 | Alexei Gavrilov | 2,491 | 11th Leiden LCT Open A | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2022 | 46 | 24.5 | 2,206 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,928 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,367 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,822 |
| 48th Groningen Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,417 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| 53rd Groningen Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Ypma's chess games?
298 games by Peter Ypma, from Jul 2008 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 Ypma has played.
What does Peter Ypma play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Peter Ypma opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Ypma answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Peter Ypma play as White?
As White, Peter Ypma's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Ypma play as Black?
As Black, Peter Ypma most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Peter Ypma's FIDE rating?
Peter Ypma is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Peter Ypma played?
Our database contains 298 games by Peter Ypma, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 83 draws, 109 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Ypma?
298 games by Peter Ypma 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.