Prepare against Nikolaas Verhulst
Belgium · World #23,354 classical · FIDE ID 223450
Our database contains 43 games by Nikolaas Verhulst, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaas Verhulst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaas Verhulst 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 | 2,030 | 2,074 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 23.3% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 9.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaas Verhulst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaas Verhulst's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 54.8% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Verhulst usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Verhulst usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Verhulst usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Verhulst usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 19.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Nikolaas Verhulst's chess games
All 43 games by Nikolaas Verhulst in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Luc Saligo | 2,128 | ch-BEL Open | B15 |
| Nov 2017 | Samuel Gering | 2,087 | Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | B06 |
| Aug 2007 | Arno Bomans | 1,943 | 7th Brasschaat Open | B20 |
| Jul 2013 | Lino Hiel | 1,874 | ch-BEL Open | C14 |
| Jul 2013 | Patrik Broekmans | 1,841 | ch-BEL Open | C80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 1,944 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 2 | 1,889 |
| Roux CREC Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,170 |
| 10th Brasschaat Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,903 |
| 9th Brasschaat Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,935 |
| Brasschaat Open 12th | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,922 |
| Brasschaat Open 11th | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,858 |
| 7th Brasschaat Open | 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaas Verhulst's chess games?
43 games by Nikolaas Verhulst, from Jan 2009 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 Nikolaas Verhulst has played.
What does Nikolaas Verhulst play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Nikolaas Verhulst opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaas Verhulst answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Nikolaas Verhulst play as White?
As White, Nikolaas Verhulst's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaas Verhulst play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaas Verhulst most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Nikolaas Verhulst's FIDE rating?
Nikolaas Verhulst is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Nikolaas Verhulst played?
Our database contains 43 games by Nikolaas Verhulst, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaas Verhulst?
43 games by Nikolaas Verhulst 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.