Prepare against Vincent Schenkelaars
NLD · World #56,239 classical · FIDE ID 1038400
Our database contains 75 games by Vincent Schenkelaars, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Schenkelaars's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Schenkelaars 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 | 1,869 | 1,902 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 25 | 13 | 37 | 33.3% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 5 | 24 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Schenkelaars's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Schenkelaars's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 97.2% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Schenkelaars usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Schenkelaars usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Schenkelaars usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Schenkelaars usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 100.0% | 32.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Vincent Schenkelaars's chess games
All 75 games by Vincent Schenkelaars in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 6/4/15 | 24.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Niels Van Splunter | 2,005 | ch-Leiden SB | B07 |
| Jun 2013 | Stanley Bingen | 1,990 | ch-Leiden SB | E70 |
| Mar 2019 | Peter Torczynski | 1,934 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | E95 |
| May 2012 | Joop Bakker | 1,911 | ch-Leiden SB | A21 |
| Jun 2012 | Aart Van de Peut | 1,907 | ch-Leiden SB | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 53 | 23 | 1,785 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,822 |
| chB-Leiden SB | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,663 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,652 |
| Lueneburg Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,787 |
| Ghent 23rd | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Schenkelaars's chess games?
75 games by Vincent Schenkelaars, from Sep 2014 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 Schenkelaars has played.
What does Vincent Schenkelaars play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Vincent Schenkelaars opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Schenkelaars answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games).
What openings does Vincent Schenkelaars play as White?
As White, Vincent Schenkelaars's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Schenkelaars play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Schenkelaars most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Vincent Schenkelaars's FIDE rating?
Vincent Schenkelaars is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Vincent Schenkelaars played?
Our database contains 75 games by Vincent Schenkelaars, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 37 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Schenkelaars?
75 games by Vincent Schenkelaars 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.