Prepare against Aart Strik
NLD · World #79,797 classical · FIDE ID 1021540
When preparing against Aart Strik, expect 1.Nc3 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 43 games by Aart Strik, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aart Strik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aart Strik 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 | 1,790 | 1,829 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 37.2% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aart Strik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aart Strik's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 20 | 90.9% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 91% of White games, 57.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Strik usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Strik usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Strik usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Strik usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Strik usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Aart Strik's chess games
All 43 games by Aart Strik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open | 1992 | 15 | 11 | – |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open | 1990 | 7 | 2 | – |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,160 |
| 3rd Haarlem Nova College Open | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,219 |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open 2 | 1988 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Haarlem Open | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,712 |
| Haarlem Nova College Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,039 |
| Assen I - Het Kasteel II | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aart Strik's chess games?
43 games by Aart Strik, from Oct 2006 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 Aart Strik has played.
What does Aart Strik play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Aart Strik opens with 1.Nc3 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aart Strik answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Aart Strik play as White?
As White, Aart Strik's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aart Strik play as Black?
As Black, Aart Strik most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Aart Strik's FIDE rating?
Aart Strik is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Aart Strik played?
Our database contains 43 games by Aart Strik, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aart Strik?
43 games by Aart Strik 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.