Prepare against Sander Berkhout
NLD · World #17,651 classical · FIDE ID 1017993
Our database contains 32 games by Sander Berkhout, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sander Berkhout's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sander Berkhout 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 | 2,078 | 2,132 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 28.1% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sander Berkhout's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sander Berkhout's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Berkhout usually continues Bg5 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Berkhout usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Berkhout usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (80% of these games) — Berkhout usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Berkhout usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Sander Berkhout's chess games
All 32 games by Sander Berkhout in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Wim Maes | 2,170 | chT-NED 9596 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1989 | 9 | 4 | 2,238 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,367 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
| Dieren Open | 1991 | 2 | 0 | – |
| chT-NED | 1969 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sander Berkhout's chess games?
32 games by Sander Berkhout, from Jan 2010 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 Sander Berkhout has played.
What does Sander Berkhout play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Sander Berkhout opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sander Berkhout answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Sander Berkhout play as White?
As White, Sander Berkhout's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sander Berkhout play as Black?
As Black, Sander Berkhout most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Sander Berkhout's FIDE rating?
Sander Berkhout is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Sander Berkhout played?
Our database contains 32 games by Sander Berkhout, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sander Berkhout?
32 games by Sander Berkhout 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.