Prepare against Tom Verhoeven
NLD · World #16,931 classical · FIDE ID 1005367
When preparing against Tom Verhoeven, expect 1.Nf3 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 49 games by Tom Verhoeven, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Verhoeven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Verhoeven 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 | 2,085 | 2,225 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 15 | 11 | 23 | 30.6% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Verhoeven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Verhoeven's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 68.2% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 46.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Verhoeven usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Verhoeven usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Verhoeven usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Verhoeven usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Verhoeven usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Verhoeven usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
Tom Verhoeven's chess games
All 49 games by Tom Verhoeven 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D76 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Robert G Hartoch | 2,355 | chT-NED 9596 | A11 |
| Dec 2010 | Martin Roobol | 2,345 | chT-NED 1011 | A43 |
| Jan 1994 | Tigran Spaan | 2,315 | chTB-NED 9495 | B04 |
| Apr 2013 | Bonno Pel | 2,274 | chT-NED 1213 | B08 |
| Jan 1995 | Eddy Hartmans | 2,250 | chT-NED 9596 | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,258 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,274 |
| chT-NED 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,178 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,160 |
| Den Bosch Open | 1992 | 6 | 4 | 2,563 |
| chT-NED 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,198 |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2,267 |
| NED tt | 1996 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Verhoeven's chess games?
49 games by Tom Verhoeven, 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 Verhoeven has played.
What does Tom Verhoeven play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Tom Verhoeven opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Verhoeven answers 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Tom Verhoeven play as White?
As White, Tom Verhoeven's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Verhoeven play as Black?
As Black, Tom Verhoeven most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Tom Verhoeven's FIDE rating?
Tom Verhoeven is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Tom Verhoeven played?
Our database contains 49 games by Tom Verhoeven, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Verhoeven?
49 games by Tom Verhoeven 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.