Prepare against Arie Van Diermen
NLD · World #43,549 classical · FIDE ID 1009710
Our database contains 60 games by Arie Van Diermen, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arie Van Diermen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arie Van Diermen 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 | 1,919 | 1,994 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 16 | 8 | 36 | 26.7% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arie Van Diermen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arie Van Diermen's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Diermen usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Diermen usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Diermen usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Arie Van Diermen's chess games
All 60 games by Arie Van Diermen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Aug 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, 8 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Jarmo Peltomaki | 2,051 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B24 |
| Jan 2012 | John D Thornton | 2,050 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | E70 |
| Jan 1991 | Kevin J Thurlow | 2,015 | Guernsey Open | B44 |
| Jul 2016 | Theo Van Orsouw | 1,966 | 10th Leiden Open A | C54 |
| Oct 2018 | Jean-Marie Gheury | 1,833 | 34th EU-Cup | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| 8th South Wales Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,772 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,741 |
| Spakenburg FishPartners Open | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,347 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,022 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,853 |
| Guernsey Open | 1991 | 3 | 2 | 2,383 |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arie Van Diermen's chess games?
60 games by Arie Van Diermen, from Oct 2008 to Aug 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 Arie Van Diermen has played.
What does Arie Van Diermen play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Arie Van Diermen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arie Van Diermen answers 1...d6 (47% of games), 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Arie Van Diermen play as White?
As White, Arie Van Diermen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arie Van Diermen play as Black?
As Black, Arie Van Diermen most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Arie Van Diermen's FIDE rating?
Arie Van Diermen is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Arie Van Diermen played?
Our database contains 60 games by Arie Van Diermen, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 36 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arie Van Diermen?
60 games by Arie Van Diermen 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.