Prepare against Thomas Willemze
IM · NLD · World #3,230 classical · FIDE ID 1007238
Our database contains 819 games by Thomas Willemze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Willemze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Willemze 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 | 2,328 | 2,428 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,379 | 2,440 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 819 | 365 | 187 | 267 | 44.6% |
| As White | 402 | 213 | 94 | 95 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 417 | 152 | 93 | 172 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Willemze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Willemze's side.
First moves as White (402 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 384 | 95.5% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 2.7% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Willemze usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Willemze usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Willemze usually continues d4 (69.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Willemze usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Willemze usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Willemze usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 97 | 42.7% | 44.3% |
| c5 | 46 | 20.3% | 42.4% |
| d5 | 41 | 18.1% | 58.5% |
| e6 | 39 | 17.2% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 57.4% | 37.1% |
| d5 | 31 | 25.4% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 15 | 12.3% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Thomas Willemze's chess games
All 819 games by Thomas Willemze 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: 365 wins, 187 draws, 267 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 74 | 32/17/25 | 43.2% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 69 | 34/17/18 | 49.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 10/3/0 | 76.9% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 40 | 17/12/11 | 42.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 14/6/18 | 36.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 7/4/15 | 26.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 5/9/10 | 20.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Erwin L'Ami | 2,631 | 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | C46 |
| Jul 2008 | Yuriy Kryvoruchko | 2,628 | 36th chT-GRE | B42 |
| Apr 2008 | Suat Atalik | 2,592 | 9th ch-EU | C12 |
| Feb 2010 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,572 | chT-NED 0910 | A53 |
| Feb 2016 | Friso Nijboer | 2,545 | 8th Amsterdam Batavia Grolsch Blitz | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2007 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,443 |
| Haarlem Masters | 2017 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,492 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1998 | 18 | 12 | 2,298 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2000 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,406 |
| Corus C | 2007 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,308 |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,273 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,253 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 10 | 3 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Willemze's chess games?
819 games by Thomas Willemze, 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 Willemze has played.
What does Thomas Willemze play on the first move as White?
Across 402 games with White in our database, Thomas Willemze opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Willemze answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Thomas Willemze play as White?
As White, Thomas Willemze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (74 games, 43.2% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (69 games, 49.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 402 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Willemze play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Willemze most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 26.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 417 games.
What is Thomas Willemze's FIDE rating?
Thomas Willemze is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess and 2,379 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Thomas Willemze played?
Our database contains 819 games by Thomas Willemze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 365 wins, 187 draws, 267 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Willemze?
819 games by Thomas Willemze 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.