Prepare against Ton Ellenbroek
NLD · World #26,862 classical · FIDE ID 1002597
Our database contains 291 games by Ton Ellenbroek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ton Ellenbroek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ton Ellenbroek 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 | 2,005 | 2,148 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 73 | 61 | 156 | 25.1% |
| As White | 148 | 42 | 31 | 74 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 143 | 31 | 30 | 82 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ton Ellenbroek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ton Ellenbroek's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 56.1% | 44.6% |
| e4 | 54 | 36.5% | 35.2% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.7% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ellenbroek usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ellenbroek usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ellenbroek usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 35.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ellenbroek usually continues Nf3 (32.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ellenbroek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ellenbroek usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 44.1% | 21.7% |
| e5 | 18 | 26.5% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.2% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 13.2% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 56.8% | 36.0% |
| d6 | 16 | 36.4% | 28.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
Ton Ellenbroek's chess games
All 291 games by Ton Ellenbroek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 73 wins, 61 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/1/1 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 28 | 7/5/16 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Tibor Karolyi | 2,435 | Apeldoorn Aventus Open | C41 |
| Jan 1991 | Joerg Blauert | 2,395 | Dieren Open | C56 |
| Apr 2001 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,340 | chT-NED 0001 | B07 |
| Dec 1996 | Eric Bark | 2,295 | ch-NED52 sf | A28 |
| Jul 2004 | Rick Duijker | 2,288 | Dieren Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2012 | 50 | 19 | 2,133 |
| ch-SBO | 1998 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,385 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1995 | 13 | 2 | 2,032 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1992 | 11 | 5 | 2,194 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 10 | 3 | 2,137 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,172 |
| 51st ch-NED sf | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-NED 53 sf | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ton Ellenbroek's chess games?
291 games by Ton Ellenbroek, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ton Ellenbroek has played.
What does Ton Ellenbroek play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Ton Ellenbroek opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ton Ellenbroek answers 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ton Ellenbroek play as White?
As White, Ton Ellenbroek's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ton Ellenbroek play as Black?
As Black, Ton Ellenbroek most often plays: Philidor (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Albin Countergambit (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Ton Ellenbroek's FIDE rating?
Ton Ellenbroek is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Ton Ellenbroek played?
Our database contains 291 games by Ton Ellenbroek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 61 draws, 156 losses (25.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ton Ellenbroek?
291 games by Ton Ellenbroek 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.