Prepare against Thieu Van Pol
NLD · World #78,560 classical · FIDE ID 1054279
When preparing against Thieu Van Pol, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 31 games by Thieu Van Pol, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thieu Van Pol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thieu Van Pol 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 | 1,794 | 1,808 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 38.7% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thieu Van Pol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thieu Van Pol's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pol usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pol usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Pol usually continues dxc5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Thieu Van Pol's chess games
All 31 games by Thieu Van Pol in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Helmuth Debusschere | 1,775 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open Veterans | B01 |
| Dec 2000 | Ton Montforts | 1,741 | ch-LiSB Seniors | A80 |
| Dec 2000 | Ruud Werts | 1,605 | ch-LiSB Seniors | A43 |
| Jun 2014 | Jo Schreinemachers | 1,478 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open Veterans | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LiSB Seniors | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 1,533 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open Veterans | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,580 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open Veterans | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,882 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open Veterans | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,737 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open Veterans | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,698 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open Veterans 6th | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,490 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thieu Van Pol's chess games?
31 games by Thieu Van Pol, from Jul 2017 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 Thieu Van Pol has played.
What does Thieu Van Pol play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Thieu Van Pol opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thieu Van Pol answers 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Thieu Van Pol play as White?
As White, Thieu Van Pol's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thieu Van Pol play as Black?
As Black, Thieu Van Pol most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Thieu Van Pol's FIDE rating?
Thieu Van Pol is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,808 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Thieu Van Pol played?
Our database contains 31 games by Thieu Van Pol, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thieu Van Pol?
31 games by Thieu Van Pol 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.