Prepare against Richard Berendsen
NLD · World #6,966 classical · FIDE ID 1005650
Our database contains 101 games by Richard Berendsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Berendsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Berendsen 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 | 2,225 | 2,363 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 45 | 24 | 32 | 44.6% |
| As White | 50 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Berendsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Berendsen's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 94.0% | 62.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Berendsen usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Berendsen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Berendsen usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Berendsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Berendsen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Richard Berendsen's chess games
All 101 games by Richard Berendsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 45 wins, 24 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Paul Span | 2,295 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Victor Gervais | 2,255 | Hengelo U20 Open | D31 |
| Jan 1997 | Eelco Kuipers | 2,195 | ch-NED U18 | C26 |
| Jul 2003 | Willem Muhren | 2,175 | Dieren Open | B33 |
| Jul 2003 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,169 | Dieren Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2003 | 18 | 9 | 2,312 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1995 | 9 | 7 | – |
| ch-NED U17 | 1996 | 9 | 7 | – |
| Wch U14 | 1994 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,356 |
| ch-NED U14 | 1993 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Berendsen's chess games?
101 games by Richard Berendsen, from Apr 2003 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 Richard Berendsen has played.
What does Richard Berendsen play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Richard Berendsen opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Berendsen answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Richard Berendsen play as White?
As White, Richard Berendsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Berendsen play as Black?
As Black, Richard Berendsen most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Richard Berendsen's FIDE rating?
Richard Berendsen is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Richard Berendsen played?
Our database contains 101 games by Richard Berendsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 24 draws, 32 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Berendsen?
101 games by Richard Berendsen 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.