Prepare against Pim Blijlevens
NLD · World #35,888 classical · FIDE ID 1022997
Our database contains 151 games by Pim Blijlevens, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pim Blijlevens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pim Blijlevens 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 | 1,954 | 1,998 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,983 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 2,145 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 50 | 37 | 64 | 33.1% |
| As White | 76 | 29 | 16 | 31 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 75 | 21 | 21 | 33 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pim Blijlevens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pim Blijlevens's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 82.9% | 46.0% |
| f4 | 11 | 14.5% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Blijlevens usually continues Bg5 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Blijlevens usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Blijlevens usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 14% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Blijlevens usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Blijlevens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Blijlevens usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 41.5% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 13 | 31.7% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 62.5% | 65.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Pim Blijlevens's chess games
All 151 games by Pim Blijlevens in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 50 wins, 37 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Sam Baselmans | 2,239 | Helmond Rapid Open | A02 |
| Oct 2008 | J Stephen Murray | 2,209 | 34th Guernsey Open | A46 |
| May 2023 | Justin Senders | 2,173 | 13th Eindhoven WLC Open | E33 |
| Jun 2013 | Lennert Lenaerts | 2,123 | Helmond Legibus Open | D15 |
| Aug 2011 | Adrian Roos | 2,123 | 27th Geraardsbergen Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 16 | 9 | 1,920 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 13 | 4 | 1,914 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| ch-Brabant U20 | 2000 | 7 | 4 | – |
| 34th Guernsey Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,106 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pim Blijlevens's chess games?
151 games by Pim Blijlevens, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Pim Blijlevens has played.
What does Pim Blijlevens play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Pim Blijlevens opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pim Blijlevens answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Pim Blijlevens play as White?
As White, Pim Blijlevens's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Bird's opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pim Blijlevens play as Black?
As Black, Pim Blijlevens most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Pim Blijlevens's FIDE rating?
Pim Blijlevens is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Pim Blijlevens played?
Our database contains 151 games by Pim Blijlevens, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 37 draws, 64 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pim Blijlevens?
151 games by Pim Blijlevens 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.