Prepare against Vincent Spit
NLD · World #11,891 classical · FIDE ID 1068881
When preparing against Vincent Spit, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Vincent Spit, covering Jul 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Spit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Spit 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 | 2,143 | 2,152 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,068 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,068 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 16.1% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 199 rated games against 183 different opponents, across 73 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 158 | 65 | 44 | 49 | 41.1% | 2,075 | 2,116 | 12 |
| Rapid | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 56.3% | 1,994 | 2,108 | 6 |
| Blitz | 25 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 56.0% | 1,972 | 2,052 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 85 | 23 | 19 | 43 | 27.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 104 | 59 | 28 | 17 | 56.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 3 vs WIM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 2,058 | 2,119 |
| 2025 | 23 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 2,054 | 2,168 |
| 2024 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 2,114 | 2,166 |
| 2023 | 61 | 30 | 9 | 22 | 2,024 | 2,070 |
| 2022 | 30 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 2,075 | 2,075 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,009 | 2,009 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2,226 | 2,626 |
| 2019 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 2,119 | 2,119 |
| 2018 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1,936 | 2,081 |
Where Vincent Spit has played
Netherlands (72) · Czechia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Spit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Spit's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Spit usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Spit usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Spit usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Spit usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Spit usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Spit usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Vincent Spit's chess games
All 31 games by Vincent Spit in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Oct 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: 5 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Bert van der Leest | 2,142 | 59th Groningen Open | B48 |
| Dec 2023 | Ilena Krasenkova | 2,109 | 59th Groningen Open | B06 |
| Dec 2024 | Joel Groenewoud | 2,058 | 60th Groningen Open | B12 |
| Oct 2026 | Luc Schiebroek | 1,998 | Amsterdam Chess Open 2026 - Group A | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60th Groningen Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| 59th Groningen Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
| Hilversum Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,913 |
| 58th Groningen Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,843 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2026 - Group A | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,246 |
| Oscar Romero Open Hoorns Kampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,988 |
| HSG Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,266 |
| HWP Inholland 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Spit's chess games?
31 games by Vincent Spit, from Jul 2018 to Oct 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 Spit has played.
What does Vincent Spit play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Vincent Spit opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Spit answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vincent Spit play as White?
As White, Vincent Spit's most-played openings in our database are: London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Spit play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Spit most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Vincent Spit's FIDE rating?
Vincent Spit is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (May 2026).
How many games has Vincent Spit played?
Our database contains 31 games by Vincent Spit, covering Jul 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Spit?
31 games by Vincent Spit 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.