Prepare against Stefan Van Blitterswijk
IM · NLD · World #4,367 classical · FIDE ID 1003585
Our database contains 345 games by Stefan Van Blitterswijk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Van Blitterswijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Van Blitterswijk 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 | 2,292 | 2,415 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 345 | 128 | 123 | 94 | 37.1% |
| As White | 179 | 77 | 62 | 40 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 166 | 51 | 61 | 54 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Van Blitterswijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Van Blitterswijk's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 176 | 98.3% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Blitterswijk usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Blitterswijk usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Blitterswijk usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Blitterswijk usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Blitterswijk usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 98.7% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 53.3% | 51.6% |
| f5 | 19 | 31.7% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Stefan Van Blitterswijk's chess games
All 345 games by Stefan Van Blitterswijk 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: 128 wins, 123 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 13/8/5 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 8/10/8 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 3/10/0 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Stelios Halkias | 2,550 | Lost Boys Open | B33 |
| Mar 2001 | Roberto Cifuentes Parada | 2,496 | chT-NED 0001 | B60 |
| Dec 2003 | Ruud Janssen | 2,489 | chT-NED 0304 | A88 |
| Mar 2000 | Gerhard Schebler | 2,477 | Zwolle KPMG Open | B27 |
| Jan 2000 | Karel Van der Weide | 2,452 | Corus Reserve Group | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,399 |
| Dieren Open | 2004 | 27 | 16 | 2,359 |
| Budapest FS04 IM-B | 2000 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,578 |
| 21st Andorra Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,324 |
| Neuwied Open | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,510 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,516 |
| Wch U26 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Van Blitterswijk's chess games?
345 games by Stefan Van Blitterswijk, 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 Stefan Van Blitterswijk has played.
What does Stefan Van Blitterswijk play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Stefan Van Blitterswijk opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Van Blitterswijk answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...f5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Stefan Van Blitterswijk play as White?
As White, Stefan Van Blitterswijk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Van Blitterswijk play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Van Blitterswijk most often plays: Benoni Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Stefan Van Blitterswijk's FIDE rating?
Stefan Van Blitterswijk is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stefan Van Blitterswijk played?
Our database contains 345 games by Stefan Van Blitterswijk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 123 draws, 94 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Van Blitterswijk?
345 games by Stefan Van Blitterswijk 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.