Prepare against Amy Van Zutphen
WCM · CUR · World #88,842 classical · FIDE ID 1039830
When preparing against Amy Van Zutphen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 89 games by Amy Van Zutphen, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Amy Van Zutphen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amy Van Zutphen 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 | 1,762 | 1,818 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 26 | 12 | 51 | 29.2% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 45 | 9 | 7 | 29 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amy Van Zutphen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amy Van Zutphen's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …e5 (61% of these games) — Zutphen usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zutphen usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zutphen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 92.5% | 23.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Amy Van Zutphen's chess games
All 89 games by Amy Van Zutphen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 26 wins, 12 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,951 |
| NED U14 Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-NED U16 Girls | 2000 | 9 | 2 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 1998 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-NED U20 Girls | 2002 | 8 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amy Van Zutphen's chess games?
89 games by Amy Van Zutphen, from Oct 2012 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 Amy Van Zutphen has played.
What does Amy Van Zutphen play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Amy Van Zutphen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amy Van Zutphen answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Amy Van Zutphen play as White?
As White, Amy Van Zutphen's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amy Van Zutphen play as Black?
As Black, Amy Van Zutphen most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Amy Van Zutphen's FIDE rating?
Amy Van Zutphen is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Amy Van Zutphen played?
Our database contains 89 games by Amy Van Zutphen, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 12 draws, 51 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amy Van Zutphen?
89 games by Amy Van Zutphen 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.