Prepare against Arjan Drenthen
NLD · World #32,741 classical · FIDE ID 1056735
Our database contains 37 games by Arjan Drenthen, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arjan Drenthen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arjan Drenthen 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 | 1,970 | 1,970 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,975 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 37.8% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arjan Drenthen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arjan Drenthen's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 78.9% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Drenthen usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Drenthen usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …b5 (7% of these games) — Drenthen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Drenthen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Drenthen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Arjan Drenthen's chess games
All 37 games by Arjan Drenthen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Veresov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Franci Cirkvencic | 2,026 | 29th ch-NATO | E04 |
| Oct 2013 | Henk Timmermans | 1,806 | 3rd Spijkenisse Open B | D00 |
| Aug 2023 | Jonas Nickel | 1,797 | Krefeld Open | C42 |
| Jun 2018 | Herb Langer | 1,757 | 29th ch-NATO | E90 |
| Sep 2019 | Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo | 1,750 | 30th ch-NATO | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,793 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,921 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,851 |
| Spijkenisse Open | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,567 |
| 3rd Spijkenisse Open B | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 1,793 |
| Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,911 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open C | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arjan Drenthen's chess games?
37 games by Arjan Drenthen, from Jul 2018 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 Arjan Drenthen has played.
What does Arjan Drenthen play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Arjan Drenthen opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nc3 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arjan Drenthen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Arjan Drenthen play as White?
As White, Arjan Drenthen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arjan Drenthen play as Black?
As Black, Arjan Drenthen most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Arjan Drenthen's FIDE rating?
Arjan Drenthen is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Arjan Drenthen played?
Our database contains 37 games by Arjan Drenthen, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arjan Drenthen?
37 games by Arjan Drenthen 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.