Prepare against Tom Van Egmond
NLD · World #30,567 classical · FIDE ID 1064061
Our database contains 32 games by Tom Van Egmond, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Van Egmond's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Van Egmond 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 | 1,982 | 1,987 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,835 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 34.4% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Van Egmond's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Van Egmond's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 50.0% | 21.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Egmond usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Egmond usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Egmond usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Egmond usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Egmond usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Tom Van Egmond's chess games
All 32 games by Tom Van Egmond in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Alan Bakija | 1,999 | ch-NED U16 | A29 |
| Jun 2024 | Xiheng Zhang | 1,786 | Helmond Rapid Open | B56 |
| May 2023 | Hidde Knippenberg | 1,728 | ch-NED U16 | A01 |
| May 2022 | Rens Blom | 1,699 | ch-NED U16 | A28 |
| Jun 2024 | Parth Kshirsagar | 1,686 | Helmond Rapid Open | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,836 |
| ch-NED U12 Open | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,255 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,996 |
| Open NK Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Van Egmond's chess games?
32 games by Tom Van Egmond, from Feb 2020 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 Van Egmond has played.
What does Tom Van Egmond play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Tom Van Egmond opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Van Egmond answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games).
What openings does Tom Van Egmond play as White?
As White, Tom Van Egmond's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Van Egmond play as Black?
As Black, Tom Van Egmond most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Tom Van Egmond's FIDE rating?
Tom Van Egmond is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Tom Van Egmond played?
Our database contains 32 games by Tom Van Egmond, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Van Egmond?
32 games by Tom Van Egmond 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.