Prepare against Wim Laurens Gravemaker
NLD · World #13,489 classical · FIDE ID 1036149
When preparing against Wim Laurens Gravemaker, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Wim Laurens Gravemaker, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Wim Laurens Gravemaker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wim Laurens Gravemaker 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 | 2,123 | 2,176 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,096 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 22.6% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 263 rated games against 219 different opponents, across 107 events in 1 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 | 203 | 71 | 68 | 64 | 35.0% | 2,084 | 2,103 | 13 |
| Blitz | 60 | 23 | 9 | 28 | 38.3% | 2,048 | 1,971 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 96 | 23 | 28 | 45 | 24.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 110 | 49 | 32 | 29 | 44.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 3 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 15 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2,228 | 2,068 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2,042 | 1,928 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2,032 | 2,232 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1,977 | 2,377 |
| 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2,017 | 2,239 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2,014 | 2,014 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2,098 | 2,098 |
| 2018 | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 2,066 | 1,994 |
| 2017 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2,082 | 2,132 |
| 2016 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2,083 | 2,116 |
| 2015 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2,076 | 2,076 |
| 2014 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2,142 | 1,964 |
| 2013 | 62 | 22 | 16 | 24 | 2,061 | 2,032 |
| 2012 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2,154 | 2,181 |
| 2011 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2,148 | 2,148 |
| 2010 | 48 | 13 | 21 | 14 | 2,055 | 2,068 |
| 2009 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,987 | 1,854 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wim Laurens Gravemaker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wim Laurens Gravemaker's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gravemaker usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gravemaker usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Gravemaker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gravemaker usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Wim Laurens Gravemaker's chess games
All 31 games by Wim Laurens Gravemaker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Niels Hendrikx | 2,246 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | C05 |
| Jul 2012 | Geon Knol | 2,156 | 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | D30 |
| Jul 2012 | Roland Punt | 2,141 | 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B33 |
| Jul 2011 | Ilias van der Lende | 2,141 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B13 |
| May 2010 | Noud Lentjes | 1,907 | ch-NED U17 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U17 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,174 |
| 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 2,014 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,870 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wim Laurens Gravemaker's chess games?
31 games by Wim Laurens Gravemaker, from Jul 2010 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 Wim Laurens Gravemaker has played.
What does Wim Laurens Gravemaker play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Wim Laurens Gravemaker opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wim Laurens Gravemaker answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Wim Laurens Gravemaker play as White?
As White, Wim Laurens Gravemaker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wim Laurens Gravemaker play as Black?
As Black, Wim Laurens Gravemaker most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Wim Laurens Gravemaker's FIDE rating?
Wim Laurens Gravemaker is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Wim Laurens Gravemaker played?
Our database contains 31 games by Wim Laurens Gravemaker, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wim Laurens Gravemaker?
31 games by Wim Laurens Gravemaker 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.