Prepare against Tom Bottema
NLD · World #9,083 classical · FIDE ID 1004778
Our database contains 159 games by Tom Bottema, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Bottema's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom 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 | 2,184 | 2,305 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 41 | 37 | 81 | 25.8% |
| As White | 77 | 20 | 20 | 37 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 82 | 21 | 17 | 44 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Bottema's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Bottema's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 44.2% | 32.4% |
| d4 | 34 | 44.2% | 45.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.5% | 40.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 3.9% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 32.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Bottema usually continues Nf3 (26.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bottema usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bottema usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Bottema usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Bottema usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bottema usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.6% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.6% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 30.6% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.9% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Tom Bottema's chess games
All 159 games by Tom Bottema 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: 41 wins, 37 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Jaan Eslon | 2,430 | 17th Rilton Cup | E18 |
| Dec 1998 | Frank Kroeze | 2,390 | 7th Sonnevanck | D02 |
| Jan 1995 | Michael J Valvo | 2,380 | New York Open | B00 |
| Jan 1987 | Robert Callergard | 2,345 | 17th Rilton Cup | A15 |
| Oct 1987 | Liafbern Riemersma | 2,345 | Sonnevanck 1st | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 1990 | 27 | 9.5 | 2,220 |
| Wijk Cultural Village | 2011 | 18 | 3 | 2,134 |
| Haarlem BDO-B | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Lugano Open | 1989 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,130 |
| Sonnevanck 1st | 1987 | 9 | 5 | 2,378 |
| 17th Rilton Cup | 1987 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,459 |
| Amsterdam Mokumse | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Bottema's chess games?
159 games by Tom Bottema, 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 Tom Bottema has played.
What does Tom Bottema play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Tom Bottema opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Bottema answers 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Tom Bottema play as White?
As White, Tom Bottema's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Bottema play as Black?
As Black, Tom Bottema most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Tom Bottema's FIDE rating?
Tom Bottema is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Tom Bottema played?
Our database contains 159 games by Tom Bottema, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 37 draws, 81 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Bottema?
159 games by Tom 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.