Prepare against Theo Kolp
Belgium · World #26,223 classical · FIDE ID 233749
Our database contains 44 games by Theo Kolp, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theo Kolp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo Kolp 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 | 2,009 | 2,042 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,992 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 1,981 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 36.4% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo Kolp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo Kolp's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 61.9% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 23.8% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kolp usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kolp usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kolp usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kolp usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Kolp usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kolp usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Theo Kolp's chess games
All 44 games by Theo Kolp in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Jasper Beukema | 2,276 | ch-BEL U16 | B24 |
| Aug 2018 | Marcel Thirion | 2,100 | Charleroi Open | D02 |
| Apr 2017 | Bjarne Van Dijck | 1,749 | ch-BEL U16 | A48 |
| Apr 2017 | Stefan Gronsfeld | 1,747 | ch-BEL U16 | B40 |
| Apr 2015 | Sascha Seibt | 1,712 | ch-BEL U14 | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U14 | 2015 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,650 |
| 25th ch-EU U14 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,661 |
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theo Kolp's chess games?
44 games by Theo Kolp, from Jul 2012 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 Theo Kolp has played.
What does Theo Kolp play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Theo Kolp opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo Kolp answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Theo Kolp play as White?
As White, Theo Kolp's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theo Kolp play as Black?
As Black, Theo Kolp most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Theo Kolp's FIDE rating?
Theo Kolp is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Theo Kolp played?
Our database contains 44 games by Theo Kolp, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theo Kolp?
44 games by Theo Kolp 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.