Prepare against Timo Bottema
NLD · World #17,346 classical · FIDE ID 1014404
Our database contains 81 games by Timo Bottema, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Bottema's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Bottema 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 | 2,081 | 2,125 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 33.3% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Bottema's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Bottema's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 82.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 12.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Bottema usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bottema usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bottema usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Bottema usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Bottema usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 22.2% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Timo Bottema's chess games
All 81 games by Timo Bottema in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 27 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Zaheeruddeen Asefi | 2,078 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | A36 |
| Jul 2013 | Wouter Noordkamp | 2,066 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | A29 |
| Jul 2016 | Michal Hacaperka | 1,887 | 22nd Klatovy Open | B92 |
| Apr 2012 | Tony Hogerhorst | 1,856 | Delft Prinsenstad Open B | A39 |
| Mar 2013 | Karl Baak | 1,766 | 6th Delft Prinsenstad Open B | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 18 | 8 | – |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,749 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-NED U14 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| chB-Leiden SB | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open B | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,925 |
| ch-NED U12 | 2000 | 6 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Bottema's chess games?
81 games by Timo Bottema, from Apr 2013 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 Timo Bottema has played.
What does Timo Bottema play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Timo Bottema opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Bottema answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Timo Bottema play as White?
As White, Timo Bottema's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Bottema play as Black?
As Black, Timo Bottema most often plays: Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Timo Bottema's FIDE rating?
Timo Bottema is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Timo Bottema played?
Our database contains 81 games by Timo Bottema, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Bottema?
81 games by Timo Bottema 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.