Prepare against Pim Braggaar
NLD · World #63,324 classical · FIDE ID 1032321
When preparing against Pim Braggaar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Pim Braggaar, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pim Braggaar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pim Braggaar 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 | 1,844 | 2,067 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 26.7% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pim Braggaar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pim Braggaar's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Braggaar usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Braggaar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Braggaar usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Pim Braggaar's chess games
All 30 games by Pim Braggaar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Ekaterina Jussupow | 2,179 | ch-EU U18 Girls 19th | C45 |
| Jul 2013 | Harro Weiland | 1,935 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | B52 |
| Jul 2017 | Iris Verstraeten | 1,734 | 11th Leiden LCT Open B | B23 |
| Jul 2017 | Juergen Hammel | 1,717 | 11th Leiden LCT Open B | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,910 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,825 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls 19th | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,237 |
| 09th Leiden LCT Open B | 2015 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,083 |
| Leiden LCT Open 3rd | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2,038 |
| 6th Leiden LCT Open A | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,726 |
| 4th Leiden LCT Open A | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 2,005 |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pim Braggaar's chess games?
30 games by Pim Braggaar, from Oct 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 Pim Braggaar has played.
What does Pim Braggaar play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Pim Braggaar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pim Braggaar answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pim Braggaar play as White?
As White, Pim Braggaar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pim Braggaar play as Black?
As Black, Pim Braggaar most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Pim Braggaar's FIDE rating?
Pim Braggaar is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Pim Braggaar played?
Our database contains 30 games by Pim Braggaar, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pim Braggaar?
30 games by Pim Braggaar 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.