Prepare against Willem Broekman
NLD · World #39,759 classical · FIDE ID 1005154
Our database contains 167 games by Willem Broekman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Willem Broekman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willem Broekman 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 | 1,936 | 2,194 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 2,001 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 2,001 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 48 | 42 | 77 | 28.7% |
| As White | 92 | 30 | 20 | 42 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 75 | 18 | 22 | 35 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 98.9% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Broekman usually continues c4 (43.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Broekman usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Broekman usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Broekman usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 57.1% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Willem Broekman's chess games
All 167 games by Willem Broekman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 48 wins, 42 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A88 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Renzo Mantovani | 2,415 | 18th Liechtenstein Open | C17 |
| Apr 2021 | Ismael Alshameary Puente | 2,349 | Coin Open | E16 |
| Jan 2017 | Nigel E Povah | 2,298 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | A61 |
| Oct 2009 | Rainer Roesemann | 2,270 | 10th Liberec Open | A29 |
| Jan 1995 | Ove Farsta Nilsson | 2,225 | Kiekrz Open | D98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,096 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,350 |
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,172 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| 14th Valle d'Aosta Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| 3rd Mediterranean Open | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willem Broekman's chess games?
167 games by Willem Broekman, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Willem Broekman has played.
What does Willem Broekman play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Willem Broekman opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willem Broekman answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Willem Broekman play as White?
As White, Willem Broekman's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willem Broekman play as Black?
As Black, Willem Broekman most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Willem Broekman's FIDE rating?
Willem Broekman is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Willem Broekman played?
Our database contains 167 games by Willem Broekman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 42 draws, 77 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willem Broekman?
167 games by Willem Broekman 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.