Prepare against Sybolt Strating
FM · NLD · World #3,260 classical · FIDE ID 1002694
Our database contains 362 games by Sybolt Strating, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sybolt Strating's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sybolt Strating 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 | 2,327 | 2,354 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,248 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 362 | 136 | 106 | 120 | 37.6% |
| As White | 182 | 75 | 54 | 53 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 180 | 61 | 52 | 67 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sybolt Strating's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sybolt Strating's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 168 | 92.3% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 13 | 7.1% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Strating usually continues c4 (54.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Strating usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Strating usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Strating usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Strating usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Strating usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 46 | 50.5% | 43.5% |
| c5 | 44 | 48.4% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 92.2% | 46.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
Sybolt Strating's chess games
All 362 games by Sybolt Strating 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: 136 wins, 106 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 45 | 14/11/20 | 31.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Aleksander Wojtkiewicz | 2,550 | 5th Haarlem AKN Open | D11 |
| Oct 2006 | Yge Visser | 2,516 | chT-NED 0607 | E77 |
| Jul 2006 | Frans Andre Cuijpers | 2,510 | 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | D45 |
| Jan 1994 | Friso Nijboer | 2,510 | Donner Memorial Open | B21 |
| Jan 1999 | Mark Dvoretzky | 2,475 | Hoogovens Open C | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,267 |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open | 1991 | 17 | 11 | 2,415 |
| ch-NED U26 | 1996 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,421 |
| Donner Memorial Open | 1996 | 12 | 5 | 2,363 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1994 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,269 |
| 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,188 |
| Hoogovens Open C | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sybolt Strating's chess games?
362 games by Sybolt Strating, 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 Sybolt Strating has played.
What does Sybolt Strating play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Sybolt Strating opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sybolt Strating answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sybolt Strating play as White?
As White, Sybolt Strating's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sybolt Strating play as Black?
As Black, Sybolt Strating most often plays: Slav Defense (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Sybolt Strating's FIDE rating?
Sybolt Strating is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Sybolt Strating played?
Our database contains 362 games by Sybolt Strating, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 106 draws, 120 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sybolt Strating?
362 games by Sybolt Strating 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.