Prepare against Pieter Van Foreest
NLD · World #56,506 classical · FIDE ID 1045830
Our database contains 63 games by Pieter Van Foreest, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pieter Van Foreest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pieter Van Foreest 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 | 1,868 | 1,868 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 22 | 10 | 31 | 34.9% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pieter Van Foreest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pieter Van Foreest's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Foreest usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Foreest usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Foreest usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Foreest usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Pieter Van Foreest's chess games
All 63 games by Pieter Van Foreest in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jasper Kamphuis | 2,134 | Groninger Combinatie Open | C44 |
| Nov 2015 | Serschik Foskanjan | 1,911 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C50 |
| Sep 2016 | Andreas Prang | 1,898 | 27th Goch Open | D45 |
| Sep 2015 | Eberhard Biessner | 1,884 | 26th Goch Open | C57 |
| Sep 2016 | Dirk Hemmers | 1,840 | 27th Goch Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U11 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,169 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,847 |
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,761 |
| 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,818 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,590 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,676 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,541 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pieter Van Foreest's chess games?
63 games by Pieter Van Foreest, from Aug 2012 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 Pieter Van Foreest has played.
What does Pieter Van Foreest play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Pieter Van Foreest opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pieter Van Foreest answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Pieter Van Foreest play as White?
As White, Pieter Van Foreest's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pieter Van Foreest play as Black?
As Black, Pieter Van Foreest most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Pieter Van Foreest's FIDE rating?
Pieter Van Foreest is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Pieter Van Foreest played?
Our database contains 63 games by Pieter Van Foreest, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pieter Van Foreest?
63 games by Pieter Van Foreest 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.