Prepare against Ton Selten
NLD · World #64,759 classical · FIDE ID 1056042
When preparing against Ton Selten, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Ton Selten, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ton Selten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ton Selten 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 | 1,839 | 1,888 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 36.4% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ton Selten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ton Selten's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 25.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Selten usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Selten usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Selten usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 70.0% score
- …f5 (40% of these games) — Selten usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Selten usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Selten usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ton Selten's chess games
All 44 games by Ton Selten in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Helmut Hassenrueck | 2,173 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | E97 |
| Dec 2018 | Dieter Tuertmann | 2,012 | 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C00 |
| Nov 2019 | Thomas Nitsch | 1,943 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A10 |
| Dec 2019 | Volkhard Peter | 1,728 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A22 |
| Dec 2017 | Udo Schwandowski | 1,721 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,676 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,943 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,924 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ton Selten's chess games?
44 games by Ton Selten, from Jan 2016 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 Ton Selten has played.
What does Ton Selten play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ton Selten opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ton Selten answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ton Selten play as White?
As White, Ton Selten's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ton Selten play as Black?
As Black, Ton Selten most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ton Selten's FIDE rating?
Ton Selten is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Ton Selten played?
Our database contains 44 games by Ton Selten, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ton Selten?
44 games by Ton Selten 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.