Prepare against Wouter Terlouw
FM · NLD · World #3,386 classical · FIDE ID 1087401
When preparing against Wouter Terlouw, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 706 games by Wouter Terlouw, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wouter Terlouw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wouter Terlouw 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 | 2,323 | 2,323 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,180 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,152 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 707 | 253 | 80 | 374 | 35.8% |
| As White | 355 | 130 | 41 | 184 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 352 | 123 | 39 | 190 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wouter Terlouw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wouter Terlouw's side.
First moves as White (355 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 213 | 60.0% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 100 | 28.2% | 37.0% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 8.7% | 33.9% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Terlouw usually continues Bg5 (43.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Terlouw usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Terlouw usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Terlouw usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Terlouw usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Terlouw usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 61.5% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 41 | 25.5% | 31.7% |
| d5 | 14 | 8.7% | 32.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.3% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 54.0% | 37.7% |
| d5 | 23 | 20.4% | 32.6% |
| c5 | 18 | 15.9% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 8 | 7.1% | 43.8% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Wouter Terlouw's chess games
All 706 games by Wouter Terlouw in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 253 wins, 80 draws, 374 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 55 | 21/6/28 | 38.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 13/9/20 | 31.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/3/12 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 5/0/11 | 31.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 25 | 15/3/7 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 8/0/13 | 38.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,723 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Dec 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,628 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Jan 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| Jan 2026 | Pranav Anand | 2,606 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A48 |
| Jul 2026 | Fier,A | 2,557 | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 361 | 125.5 | 2,125 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 111 | 46.5 | 2,197 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,760 |
| ch-NED Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,352 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,235 |
| NED Open A | 2019 | 9 | 9 | 954 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,008 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wouter Terlouw's chess games?
706 games by Wouter Terlouw, from Jun 2022 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 Wouter Terlouw has played.
What does Wouter Terlouw play on the first move as White?
Across 355 games with White in our database, Wouter Terlouw opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wouter Terlouw answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games).
What openings does Wouter Terlouw play as White?
As White, Wouter Terlouw's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 355 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wouter Terlouw play as Black?
As Black, Wouter Terlouw most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 352 games.
What is Wouter Terlouw's FIDE rating?
Wouter Terlouw is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Wouter Terlouw played?
Our database contains 706 games by Wouter Terlouw, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 253 wins, 80 draws, 374 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wouter Terlouw?
706 games by Wouter Terlouw 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.