Prepare against William Van de Groep
NLD · World #36,760 classical · FIDE ID 1009583
Our database contains 50 games by William Van de Groep, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Van de Groep's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Van de Groep 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 | 1,950 | 2,025 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,975 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,033 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 16.0% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Van de Groep's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Van de Groep's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 29.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 29.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Groep usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Groep usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Groep usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Groep usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
William Van de Groep's chess games
All 50 games by William Van de Groep in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A94 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 2,390 | Spakenburg FishPartners Open | B20 |
| Aug 2010 | Miguoel Admiraal | 2,221 | 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | C11 |
| Aug 2013 | Justin Gunther | 2,071 | 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | B24 |
| Jun 2010 | Arie Van den Hoogen | 1,998 | Hilversum Open A | C01 |
| May 2014 | Maarten Post | 1,940 | 41st Utrecht OKU Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,849 |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,093 |
| Hilversum Open A | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,015 |
| Spakenburg FishPartners Open | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 2,003 |
| Gibraltar Challenger Open B | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,885 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,901 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 2,005 |
| 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Van de Groep's chess games?
50 games by William Van de Groep, from Jul 2008 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 William Van de Groep has played.
What does William Van de Groep play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, William Van de Groep opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Van de Groep answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games).
What openings does William Van de Groep play as White?
As White, William Van de Groep's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Van de Groep play as Black?
As Black, William Van de Groep most often plays: French: Classical Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is William Van de Groep's FIDE rating?
William Van de Groep is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jul 2009).
How many games has William Van de Groep played?
Our database contains 50 games by William Van de Groep, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses (16.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Van de Groep?
50 games by William Van de Groep 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.