Prepare against Theo Visschedijk
NLD · World #62,461 classical · FIDE ID 1002651
When preparing against Theo Visschedijk, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Theo Visschedijk, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theo Visschedijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo Visschedijk 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 | 1,847 | 1,908 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 41.9% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo Visschedijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo Visschedijk's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 72.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 72.0% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Visschedijk usually continues Qe2 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Visschedijk usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Visschedijk usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.h3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Visschedijk usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 70.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Theo Visschedijk's chess games
All 62 games by Theo Visschedijk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 26 wins, 21 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Bernhard Schlicht | 1,964 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0203 | B00 |
| Nov 2006 | Martin Knispel-Roth | 1,846 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0607 | E11 |
| Apr 2010 | Daniel Portela Brito | 1,835 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0910 | B01 |
| Feb 2005 | Rolf Heine | 1,825 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0405 | A20 |
| Sep 2006 | Carsten Miemietz | 1,796 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0607 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,780 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 1,916 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 1,736 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,728 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theo Visschedijk's chess games?
62 games by Theo Visschedijk, from Apr 2007 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 Visschedijk has played.
What does Theo Visschedijk play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Theo Visschedijk opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.h3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo Visschedijk answers 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Theo Visschedijk play as White?
As White, Theo Visschedijk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theo Visschedijk play as Black?
As Black, Theo Visschedijk most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Theo Visschedijk's FIDE rating?
Theo Visschedijk is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Theo Visschedijk played?
Our database contains 62 games by Theo Visschedijk, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 21 draws, 15 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theo Visschedijk?
62 games by Theo Visschedijk 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.