Prepare against Remco Sprangers
CM · NLD · World #7,024 classical · FIDE ID 1016016
Our database contains 293 games by Remco Sprangers, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Remco Sprangers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Remco Sprangers 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 | 2,224 | 2,287 | May 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,259 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 129 | 41 | 123 | 44.0% |
| As White | 137 | 65 | 19 | 53 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 156 | 64 | 22 | 70 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Remco Sprangers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Remco Sprangers's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 98.5% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sprangers usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sprangers usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sprangers usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sprangers usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 78.3% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.6% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 47.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 47.6% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Remco Sprangers's chess games
All 293 games by Remco Sprangers in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 129 wins, 41 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Anish Giri | 2,523 | chT-NBSB A | B85 |
| Oct 2007 | Luc Bergez | 2,373 | chT-BEL 0708 | B12 |
| Nov 2025 | Natan Pirard | 2,329 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | B99 |
| Aug 2005 | Wouter Van Rijn | 2,304 | Dieren Open | B99 |
| Dec 2008 | Bonno Pel | 2,304 | chT-NED 0809 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2010 | 38 | 17.5 | 2,174 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,994 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 18 | 8 | 2,170 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,178 |
| Roosendaal Open | 2011 | 12 | 7 | 2,244 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,285 |
| NED U14 Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Remco Sprangers's chess games?
293 games by Remco Sprangers, from Jul 2005 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 Remco Sprangers has played.
What does Remco Sprangers play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Remco Sprangers opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Remco Sprangers answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Remco Sprangers play as White?
As White, Remco Sprangers's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Remco Sprangers play as Black?
As Black, Remco Sprangers most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Remco Sprangers's FIDE rating?
Remco Sprangers is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (May 2010).
How many games has Remco Sprangers played?
Our database contains 293 games by Remco Sprangers, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 41 draws, 123 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Remco Sprangers?
293 games by Remco Sprangers 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.