Prepare against Arjan Dijkstra
FM · NLD · World #11,428 classical · FIDE ID 1021389
Our database contains 71 games by Arjan Dijkstra, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arjan Dijkstra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arjan Dijkstra 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 | 2,148 | 2,181 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 23 | 10 | 38 | 32.4% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 6 | 25 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arjan Dijkstra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arjan Dijkstra's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 87.1% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Dijkstra usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Dijkstra usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Dijkstra usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Dijkstra usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Dijkstra usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 50.0% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 10.0% |
Arjan Dijkstra's chess games
All 71 games by Arjan Dijkstra in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Mishra Swayams | 2,473 | 54th Groningen Open A | A61 |
| Dec 2014 | Ivo Maris | 2,232 | 52nd Groningen Open | C57 |
| Nov 2016 | Felix Noetzel | 2,209 | 32nd EU-Cup | B18 |
| Aug 2014 | Johan Goormachtigh | 2,176 | 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | E54 |
| Dec 2014 | Ioana Gelip | 2,151 | 52nd Groningen Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2004 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| 32nd EU-Cup | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,297 |
| 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,197 |
| Groningen Open A | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,012 |
| Groningen Open B | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,203 |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,096 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,918 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arjan Dijkstra's chess games?
71 games by Arjan Dijkstra, from Oct 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 Arjan Dijkstra has played.
What does Arjan Dijkstra play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Arjan Dijkstra opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arjan Dijkstra answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Arjan Dijkstra play as White?
As White, Arjan Dijkstra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arjan Dijkstra play as Black?
As Black, Arjan Dijkstra most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Arjan Dijkstra's FIDE rating?
Arjan Dijkstra is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Arjan Dijkstra played?
Our database contains 71 games by Arjan Dijkstra, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 38 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arjan Dijkstra?
71 games by Arjan Dijkstra 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.