Prepare against Vincent Pandelaar
NLD · World #23,833 classical · FIDE ID 1020030
Our database contains 90 games by Vincent Pandelaar, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Pandelaar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Pandelaar 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 | 2,026 | 2,078 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 36 | 19 | 35 | 40.0% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 6 | 23 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Pandelaar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Pandelaar's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 76.1% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 19.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Pandelaar usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Pandelaar usually continues Nf3 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pandelaar usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Pandelaar usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Pandelaar usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Pandelaar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 60.0% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 23.3% | 85.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Vincent Pandelaar's chess games
All 90 games by Vincent Pandelaar 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: 36 wins, 19 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Juergen Kaufeld | 2,274 | 16th Vienna Open | C47 |
| Aug 2005 | Tim Mazajchik | 2,213 | Hengelo U20 Open | C63 |
| May 2012 | Waldemar Moes | 2,054 | Bussum Open 29th | D34 |
| Aug 2007 | Guus Bollen | 1,870 | Twente Young Master Open A | D15 |
| Aug 2007 | Dick Groenendijk | 1,724 | Twente Young Master Open A | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2004 | 18 | 11 | 2,215 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2001 | 18 | 8.5 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2002 | 13 | 7 | – |
| ch-NED U12 | 2000 | 12 | 7 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| Twente Young Master Open A | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| Soest Open | 2001 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,431 |
| chT-NED 1112 | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Pandelaar's chess games?
90 games by Vincent Pandelaar, 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 Pandelaar has played.
What does Vincent Pandelaar play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Vincent Pandelaar opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Pandelaar answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Vincent Pandelaar play as White?
As White, Vincent Pandelaar's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Pandelaar play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Pandelaar most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Vincent Pandelaar's FIDE rating?
Vincent Pandelaar is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Vincent Pandelaar played?
Our database contains 90 games by Vincent Pandelaar, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 19 draws, 35 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Pandelaar?
90 games by Vincent Pandelaar 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.