Prepare against Vincent Blom
FM · NLD · World #5,641 classical · FIDE ID 1014358
When preparing against Vincent Blom, expect 1.d4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 329 games by Vincent Blom, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Blom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Blom 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 | 2,257 | 2,350 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,292 | 2,292 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,426 | 2,443 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 106 | 104 | 119 | 32.2% |
| As White | 168 | 62 | 50 | 56 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 161 | 44 | 54 | 63 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Blom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Blom's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 32.1% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 48 | 28.6% | 44.8% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 17.3% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 24 | 14.3% | 47.9% |
| g3 | 12 | 7.1% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Blom usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Blom usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Blom usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 44.8% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Blom usually continues g3 (22.2% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Blom usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Blom usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 38 | 44.7% | 57.9% |
| c5 | 37 | 43.5% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 75.6% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.3% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.1% | 30.0% |
Vincent Blom's chess games
All 329 games by Vincent Blom in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 106 wins, 104 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 4/8/10 | 18.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,584 | 1st Cappelle Rapid Open | B13 |
| May 2009 | Anish Giri | 2,517 | Bussum Open | D11 |
| Jul 2022 | Nico Zwirs | 2,485 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | D43 |
| Aug 2021 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,473 | Guimaraes Open | B12 |
| Jul 2013 | Yang-Fan Zhou | 2,469 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U17 | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 1,951 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2011 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,136 |
| Wachtebeke-A | 2020 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,336 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 13 | 7 | 2,375 |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2007 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,991 |
| Rotterdam Blitz Final AB | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Blom's chess games?
329 games by Vincent Blom, from Oct 2007 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 Vincent Blom has played.
What does Vincent Blom play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Vincent Blom opens with 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Blom answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Vincent Blom play as White?
As White, Vincent Blom's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Hungarian Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Blom play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Blom most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Vincent Blom's FIDE rating?
Vincent Blom is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,292 in rapid and 2,426 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Vincent Blom played?
Our database contains 329 games by Vincent Blom, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 104 draws, 119 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Blom?
329 games by Vincent Blom 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.