Prepare against Alan Van der Heijden
FM · NLD · World #5,639 classical · FIDE ID 1015265
When preparing against Alan Van der Heijden, expect 1.c4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (45%).
Our database contains 64 games by Alan Van der Heijden, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alan Van der Heijden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Van der Heijden 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 | 2,256 | 2,313 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 33 | 12 | 19 | 51.6% |
| As White | 31 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Van der Heijden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Van der Heijden's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 29.0% | 88.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 25.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Heijden usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Heijden usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Heijden usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 88.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Heijden usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Heijden usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Heijden usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 45.5% | 90.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Alan Van der Heijden's chess games
All 64 games by Alan Van der Heijden in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 33 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Ruben Venis | 2,221 | Helmond Open | A88 |
| May 2010 | Henk Van Gool | 2,161 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | A01 |
| May 2010 | Eduard Coenen | 2,140 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | A40 |
| May 2010 | Bernd Skutta | 2,121 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | D01 |
| Aug 2007 | Lars Van Dort | 2,109 | 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,336 |
| 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,421 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,308 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,338 |
| Maarssen OKU Open A | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,398 |
| ch-NED Open 16 | 1985 | 4 | 2 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Van der Heijden's chess games?
64 games by Alan Van der Heijden, from Jul 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 Alan Van der Heijden has played.
What does Alan Van der Heijden play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Alan Van der Heijden opens with 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Van der Heijden answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Alan Van der Heijden play as White?
As White, Alan Van der Heijden's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Van der Heijden play as Black?
As Black, Alan Van der Heijden most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Alan Van der Heijden's FIDE rating?
Alan Van der Heijden is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Alan Van der Heijden played?
Our database contains 64 games by Alan Van der Heijden, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Van der Heijden?
64 games by Alan Van der Heijden 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.