Prepare against Alexander Van der Kuyl
NLD · World #36,762 classical · FIDE ID 1026887
Our database contains 38 games by Alexander Van der Kuyl, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Van der Kuyl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Van der Kuyl 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 | 1,987 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 23.7% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Van der Kuyl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Van der Kuyl's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kuyl usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kuyl usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Kuyl usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Alexander Van der Kuyl's chess games
All 38 games by Alexander Van der Kuyl in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E54 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-NED U14 | 1994 | 5 | 2 | – |
| 6th Haarlem AKN Open | 1997 | 4 | 1 | 1,817 |
| 05th Naujac Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,736 |
| 04th Naujac Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Van der Kuyl's chess games?
38 games by Alexander Van der Kuyl, from Feb 2017 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 Alexander Van der Kuyl has played.
What does Alexander Van der Kuyl play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Alexander Van der Kuyl opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Van der Kuyl answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Alexander Van der Kuyl play as White?
As White, Alexander Van der Kuyl's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Van der Kuyl play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Van der Kuyl most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Alexander Van der Kuyl's FIDE rating?
Alexander Van der Kuyl is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Alexander Van der Kuyl played?
Our database contains 38 games by Alexander Van der Kuyl, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Van der Kuyl?
38 games by Alexander Van der Kuyl 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.