Prepare against Thomas Broek
NLD · World #20,701 classical · FIDE ID 1005731
When preparing against Thomas Broek, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 81 games by Thomas Broek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Broek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Broek 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 | 2,051 | 2,243 | Jan 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,092 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 33 | 31 | 17 | 40.7% |
| As White | 44 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Broek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Broek's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 86.4% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 13.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Broek usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Broek usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Broek usually continues e5 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Broek usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Broek usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Broek usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Thomas Broek's chess games
All 81 games by Thomas Broek 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: 33 wins, 31 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Erik Knoppert | 2,300 | Alkmaar ACCOM Open | B20 |
| Oct 2010 | David O Collier | 2,115 | Guernsey Open | B19 |
| Oct 2012 | Colin Purdon | 2,099 | 38th Guernsey Open | C00 |
| Oct 2008 | Alan Minnican | 2,086 | 34th Guernsey Open | B00 |
| Oct 2007 | Fred Hamperl | 2,077 | 33rd Guernsey Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Open | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,262 |
| 38th Guernsey Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,150 |
| 40th Guernsey Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,021 |
| Alkmaar Open A | 1982 | 7 | 6 | – |
| 34th Guernsey Open | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,239 |
| 41st Guernsey Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,092 |
| Alkmaar Open B | 1984 | 7 | 4 | – |
| 28th Guernsey Open | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Broek's chess games?
81 games by Thomas Broek, 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 Thomas Broek has played.
What does Thomas Broek play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Thomas Broek opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Broek answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games).
What openings does Thomas Broek play as White?
As White, Thomas Broek's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Broek play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Broek most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Thomas Broek's FIDE rating?
Thomas Broek is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Thomas Broek played?
Our database contains 81 games by Thomas Broek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 31 draws, 17 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Broek?
81 games by Thomas Broek 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.