Prepare against Willem Hensbergen
NLD · World #37,353 classical · FIDE ID 1009630
Our database contains 93 games by Willem Hensbergen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Willem Hensbergen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willem Hensbergen 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 | 1,947 | 2,163 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 25 | 33 | 35 | 26.9% |
| As White | 46 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 87.0% | 46.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 13.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 46.3% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Hensbergen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Hensbergen usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hensbergen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hensbergen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Hensbergen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hensbergen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Willem Hensbergen's chess games
All 93 games by Willem Hensbergen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 33 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 6/8/9 | 26.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Mel O'Cinneide | 2,268 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | E43 |
| Jul 2007 | Jesper Schultz-Pedersen | 2,202 | 29th Politiken Cup | B02 |
| Oct 2005 | Ian N Heppell | 2,165 | 31st Guernsey Open | B02 |
| Oct 2004 | Patrick Van Lommel | 2,139 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | E76 |
| Aug 2010 | Simon Van Poucke | 1,957 | 26th Geraardsbergen Open | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
| Lisbon Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,023 |
| 31st Guernsey Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
| Utrecht Keres Memorial Open | 1999 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,335 |
| 26th Geraardsbergen Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willem Hensbergen's chess games?
93 games by Willem Hensbergen, from Apr 2003 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 Willem Hensbergen has played.
What does Willem Hensbergen play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Willem Hensbergen opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willem Hensbergen answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Willem Hensbergen play as White?
As White, Willem Hensbergen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willem Hensbergen play as Black?
As Black, Willem Hensbergen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Willem Hensbergen's FIDE rating?
Willem Hensbergen is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Willem Hensbergen played?
Our database contains 93 games by Willem Hensbergen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 33 draws, 35 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willem Hensbergen?
93 games by Willem Hensbergen 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.