Prepare against Colin Stolwijk
NLD · World #4,423 classical · FIDE ID 1033743
Our database contains 205 games by Colin Stolwijk, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Colin Stolwijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin Stolwijk 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 | 2,290 | 2,292 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,228 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 83 | 46 | 77 | 40.3% |
| As White | 107 | 45 | 28 | 34 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 99 | 38 | 18 | 43 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin Stolwijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin Stolwijk's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 91.6% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.7% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Stolwijk usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Stolwijk usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Stolwijk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Stolwijk usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Stolwijk usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 55 | 94.8% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 66.7% | 63.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 33.3% | 27.8% |
Colin Stolwijk's chess games
All 205 games by Colin Stolwijk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 83 wins, 46 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,444 | Dutch Championship Qualification | C02 |
| May 2026 | Stefan Bekker | 2,367 | 51st OKU 2026 | B51 |
| Jul 2013 | Yochanan Afek | 2,313 | 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2014 | Ramon Chalmeta Ugas | 2,292 | Dieren Open | B16 |
| Aug 2013 | Stefan Colijn | 2,276 | 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,168 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2012 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,809 |
| Dutch Championship Qualification | 2025 | 13 | 4 | 2,090 |
| Enschede Open D U14 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,646 |
| Hoorn Romero Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,228 |
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin Stolwijk's chess games?
205 games by Colin Stolwijk, from Jan 2011 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 Colin Stolwijk has played.
What does Colin Stolwijk play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Colin Stolwijk opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin Stolwijk answers 1...c6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Colin Stolwijk play as White?
As White, Colin Stolwijk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin Stolwijk play as Black?
As Black, Colin Stolwijk most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Colin Stolwijk's FIDE rating?
Colin Stolwijk is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Colin Stolwijk played?
Our database contains 205 games by Colin Stolwijk, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 46 draws, 77 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin Stolwijk?
205 games by Colin Stolwijk 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.