Prepare against Thailo Van Ree
NLD · World #29,526 classical · FIDE ID 40102181
When preparing against Thailo Van Ree, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Thailo Van Ree, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thailo Van Ree's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thailo Van Ree 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 | 1,989 | 1,989 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,882 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,014 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 34.2% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thailo Van Ree's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thailo Van Ree's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 42.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 42.1% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Ree usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Ree usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Ree usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ree usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Thailo Van Ree's chess games
All 38 games by Thailo Van Ree in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Coste,T | 2,103 | ECU Senior +50 2026 | B76 |
| Jun 2026 | Sayrol Clols,J | 2,033 | ECU Senior +50 2026 | B30 |
| Oct 2024 | Al Lang | 2,016 | 46th Arco Open | D35 |
| Mar 2025 | Goncalo Filipe Guerreiro Maria | 2,004 | Silves Open | A85 |
| Oct 2024 | Michael Kind | 1,976 | 46th Arco Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,129 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| 47th Guernsey Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,720 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,184 |
| 36th Pula Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thailo Van Ree's chess games?
38 games by Thailo Van Ree, from Nov 2023 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 Thailo Van Ree has played.
What does Thailo Van Ree play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Thailo Van Ree opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thailo Van Ree answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thailo Van Ree play as White?
As White, Thailo Van Ree's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thailo Van Ree play as Black?
As Black, Thailo Van Ree most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Thailo Van Ree's FIDE rating?
Thailo Van Ree is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Thailo Van Ree played?
Our database contains 38 games by Thailo Van Ree, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thailo Van Ree?
38 games by Thailo Van Ree 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.