Prepare against Vincent Groenhuis
NLD · World #13,639 classical · FIDE ID 1018264
Our database contains 100 games by Vincent Groenhuis, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Groenhuis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Groenhuis 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 | 2,120 | 2,146 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 46 | 14 | 40 | 46.0% |
| As White | 49 | 20 | 6 | 23 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 51 | 26 | 8 | 17 | 51.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Groenhuis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Groenhuis's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 98.0% | 46.9% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Groenhuis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Groenhuis usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Groenhuis usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Groenhuis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 92.1% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Vincent Groenhuis's chess games
All 100 games by Vincent Groenhuis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 46 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Sjoerd Plukkel | 2,143 | Hengelo U20 Open | B57 |
| Aug 2003 | Filip Vanlerberghe | 2,103 | Hengelo U20 Open | A53 |
| Aug 2000 | Maria Cleven | 2,070 | ch-NED U20 Open | B43 |
| Mar 2002 | Bastian Hintz | 1,920 | JBLN West 0102 | B23 |
| Apr 2002 | Christoph Musoldt | 1,316 | JBLN West 0102 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2003 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,227 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2002 | 17 | 4 | 2,036 |
| ch-NED U12 | 1995 | 13 | 8 | 1,729 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,278 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-NED U14 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| JBLN West 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Groenhuis's chess games?
100 games by Vincent Groenhuis, from Jul 2006 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 Vincent Groenhuis has played.
What does Vincent Groenhuis play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Vincent Groenhuis opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Groenhuis answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Vincent Groenhuis play as White?
As White, Vincent Groenhuis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ponziani Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Groenhuis play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Groenhuis most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Vincent Groenhuis's FIDE rating?
Vincent Groenhuis is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Vincent Groenhuis played?
Our database contains 100 games by Vincent Groenhuis, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Groenhuis?
100 games by Vincent Groenhuis 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.