Prepare against Tycho Bruggink
NLD · World #13,641 classical · FIDE ID 1050028
When preparing against Tycho Bruggink, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Tycho Bruggink, covering Feb 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tycho Bruggink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tycho Bruggink 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 | 2,121 | 2,121 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 62 | 32 | 56 | 41.3% |
| As White | 75 | 31 | 16 | 28 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 75 | 31 | 16 | 28 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tycho Bruggink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tycho Bruggink's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 68.0% | 49.0% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 32.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bruggink usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Bruggink usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bruggink usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Bruggink usually continues g3 (40.9% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Bruggink usually continues g3 (85.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Bruggink usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 80.0% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 20.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Tycho Bruggink's chess games
All 150 games by Tycho Bruggink in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Sep 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: 62 wins, 32 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Rob Schoorl | 2,284 | Dutch Open 2026 | E66 |
| Oct 2024 | Siem Van Dael | 2,279 | 27th Hoogeveen Open | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Oscar Zecha | 2,252 | Nazomervierkampentoernooi Assen 2026 | B90 |
| Jul 2025 | Herman Grooten | 2,198 | Dutch Open | A05 |
| Dec 2025 | Roger Labruyere | 2,173 | 61st Groningen Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2015 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,796 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2024 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,943 |
| Dutch Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,121 |
| 23rd ch-EU U10 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,475 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2013 | 9 | 7 | – |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,744 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tycho Bruggink's chess games?
150 games by Tycho Bruggink, from Feb 2015 to Sep 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 Tycho Bruggink has played.
What does Tycho Bruggink play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Tycho Bruggink opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tycho Bruggink answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Tycho Bruggink play as White?
As White, Tycho Bruggink's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tycho Bruggink play as Black?
As Black, Tycho Bruggink most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Tycho Bruggink's FIDE rating?
Tycho Bruggink is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Tycho Bruggink played?
Our database contains 150 games by Tycho Bruggink, covering Feb 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 32 draws, 56 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tycho Bruggink?
150 games by Tycho Bruggink 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.