Prepare against Thomas Van Veelen
NLD · World #15,406 classical · FIDE ID 1032267
Our database contains 69 games by Thomas Van Veelen, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Van Veelen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Van Veelen 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 | 2,101 | 2,117 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,993 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 28 | 16 | 25 | 40.6% |
| As White | 37 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Van Veelen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Van Veelen's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 97.3% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Veelen usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Veelen usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Veelen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Veelen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 85.0% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Thomas Van Veelen's chess games
All 69 games by Thomas Van Veelen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 28 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Iv Maris | 2,389 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | D30 |
| Nov 2017 | William Hewitt | 2,110 | West Wales Open | D78 |
| Jul 2013 | Jermo Kooijmans | 2,081 | Dieren Reserve-A | C18 |
| Aug 2009 | Christopher Brookes | 2,064 | Enschede Open B U16 | D85 |
| Oct 2025 | Sander Westerlaan | 2,034 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wales Open | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,504 |
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,268 |
| Enschede Open B U16 | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 1,894 |
| ch-WLS Major 65th | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,934 |
| Twente Young Master Open C | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,536 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Van Veelen's chess games?
69 games by Thomas Van Veelen, from Oct 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 Thomas Van Veelen has played.
What does Thomas Van Veelen play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Thomas Van Veelen opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Van Veelen answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Van Veelen play as White?
As White, Thomas Van Veelen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Van Veelen play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Van Veelen most often plays: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Thomas Van Veelen's FIDE rating?
Thomas Van Veelen is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Thomas Van Veelen played?
Our database contains 69 games by Thomas Van Veelen, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Van Veelen?
69 games by Thomas Van Veelen 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.