Prepare against Twan Burg
GM · NLD · World #632 classical · FIDE ID 1010697
Our database contains 1,293 games by Twan Burg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Twan Burg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Twan Burg 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 | 2,493 | 2,536 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,539 | 2,539 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,422 | 2,496 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,293 | 512 | 465 | 316 | 39.6% |
| As White | 647 | 284 | 228 | 135 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 646 | 228 | 237 | 181 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Twan Burg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Twan Burg's side.
First moves as White (647 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 576 | 89.0% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 34 | 5.3% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 19 | 2.9% | 71.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 2.0% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.5% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Burg usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Burg usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Burg usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Burg usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Burg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Burg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 234 | 75.5% | 56.6% |
| e5 | 36 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 24 | 7.7% | 64.6% |
| e6 | 16 | 5.2% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 70.3% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 58 | 26.5% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Twan Burg's chess games
All 1,293 games by Twan Burg 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: 512 wins, 465 draws, 316 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 82 | 42/21/19 | 51.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 60 | 31/18/11 | 51.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 56 | 27/15/14 | 48.2% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 20/15/12 | 42.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 14/7/0 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 17 | 2/10/5 | 11.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 100 | 45/22/33 | 45.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 66 | 31/16/19 | 47.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 61 | 15/29/17 | 24.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 8/20/8 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 29 | 7/18/4 | 24.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 7/11/6 | 29.2% |
| E11 | Catalan | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,718 | 15th Neckar Open A | B35 |
| Oct 2009 | Hua Ni | 2,692 | 25th EU-Cup | B99 |
| Jul 2012 | Parimarjan Negi | 2,661 | 30th Andorra Open | B90 |
| Oct 2011 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,639 | 26th Le Touquet Open | C07 |
| Oct 2019 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,602 | chT-BEL 1920 | C93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2009 | 45 | 23.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-NED U12 | 2002 | 29 | 17.5 | – |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,466 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2003 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2009 | 27 | 18 | 2,381 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2002 | 25 | 19.5 | – |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,405 |
| Wijk Cultural Village | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,454 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Friso Nijboer (13 games) · Stefan Kuipers (13 games) · Robin Swinkels (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Twan Burg's chess games?
1,293 games by Twan Burg, 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 Twan Burg has played.
What does Twan Burg play on the first move as White?
Across 647 games with White in our database, Twan Burg opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Twan Burg answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Twan Burg play as White?
As White, Twan Burg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (82 games, 51.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (60 games, 51.7% win rate); Scotch Game (56 games, 48.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 647 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Twan Burg play as Black?
As Black, Twan Burg most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (100 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (66 games, 47.0% win rate); Slav Defense (61 games, 24.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 646 games.
What is Twan Burg's FIDE rating?
Twan Burg is currently rated 2,493 in classical chess, 2,539 in rapid and 2,422 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,536 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Twan Burg played?
Our database contains 1,293 games by Twan Burg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 512 wins, 465 draws, 316 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Twan Burg?
1,293 games by Twan Burg 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.