Prepare against Willem Van de Fliert
NLD · World #15,293 classical · FIDE ID 1006800
Our database contains 46 games by Willem Van de Fliert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Willem Van de Fliert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willem Van de Fliert 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 | 2,102 | 2,215 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 30.4% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willem Van de Fliert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willem Van de Fliert's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 38.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Fliert usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Fliert usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Fliert usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Fliert usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 64.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Willem Van de Fliert's chess games
All 46 games by Willem Van de Fliert 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Niels Ondersteijn | 2,391 | 43rd Utrecht OKU Open | C41 |
| Jul 2006 | Chiel Van Oosterom | 2,343 | 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | C02 |
| Jul 2006 | Joost Van Ruitenburg | 2,315 | 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | C44 |
| Jun 2009 | Jaap Van der Tuuk | 2,211 | Utrecht OKU Open | A25 |
| Jun 2009 | William Van de Groep | 2,025 | Utrecht OKU Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2004 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,302 |
| 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,301 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,413 |
| Peer Gynt | 1992 | 4 | 1 | 2,190 |
| Utrecht OKU Open 45th | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,033 |
| 43rd Utrecht OKU Open | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,460 |
| Berga Open | 1993 | 2 | 0 | 2,125 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willem Van de Fliert's chess games?
46 games by Willem Van de Fliert, 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 Van de Fliert has played.
What does Willem Van de Fliert play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Willem Van de Fliert opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willem Van de Fliert answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Willem Van de Fliert play as White?
As White, Willem Van de Fliert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willem Van de Fliert play as Black?
As Black, Willem Van de Fliert most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Willem Van de Fliert's FIDE rating?
Willem Van de Fliert is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Willem Van de Fliert played?
Our database contains 46 games by Willem Van de Fliert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willem Van de Fliert?
46 games by Willem Van de Fliert 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.