Prepare against Alje Hovenga
NLD · World #16,323 classical · FIDE ID 1005812
When preparing against Alje Hovenga, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Alje Hovenga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alje Hovenga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alje Hovenga 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 | 2,091 | 2,255 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 88 | 55 | 119 | 33.5% |
| As White | 131 | 47 | 29 | 55 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 132 | 41 | 26 | 64 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alje Hovenga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alje Hovenga's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 117 | 89.3% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 8.4% | 36.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Hovenga usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Hovenga usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hovenga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Hovenga usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Hovenga usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Hovenga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 49 | 62.8% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 15 | 19.2% | 26.7% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 15.4% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 57.5% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Alje Hovenga's chess games
All 263 games by Alje Hovenga in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 88 wins, 55 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/1/9 | 8.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Georg Froewis | 2,442 | Bodensee Open | A43 |
| Aug 2015 | Prasanna Raghuram Rao | 2,424 | 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | E11 |
| Mar 2020 | Anna Zatonskih | 2,424 | chT-BEL 1920 | D37 |
| Oct 2010 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,397 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | B12 |
| Mar 2016 | Deimante Daulyte-Cornette | 2,392 | chT-BEL 1516 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 49 | 24.5 | 2,129 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,202 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2007 | 15 | 8 | 2,339 |
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 2,158 |
| 18th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,194 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,938 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alje Hovenga's chess games?
263 games by Alje Hovenga, from Apr 2003 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 Alje Hovenga has played.
What does Alje Hovenga play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Alje Hovenga opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alje Hovenga answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Alje Hovenga play as White?
As White, Alje Hovenga's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alje Hovenga play as Black?
As Black, Alje Hovenga most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Alje Hovenga's FIDE rating?
Alje Hovenga is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Alje Hovenga played?
Our database contains 263 games by Alje Hovenga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 55 draws, 119 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alje Hovenga?
263 games by Alje Hovenga 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.