Prepare against Arjan Plug
NLD · World #71,894 classical · FIDE ID 1011600
When preparing against Arjan Plug, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Center Game as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 181 games by Arjan Plug, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arjan Plug's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arjan Plug 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 | 1,815 | 2,023 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 50 | 70 | 61 | 27.6% |
| As White | 90 | 31 | 38 | 21 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 91 | 19 | 32 | 40 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arjan Plug's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arjan Plug's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 97.8% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Plug usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Plug usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Plug usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Plug usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 95.1% | 39.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Arjan Plug's chess games
All 181 games by Arjan Plug in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 50 wins, 70 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 9/12/3 | 37.5% |
| C22 | Center Game | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/6/13 | 26.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Tom Farrand | 2,265 | London Classic Open | B25 |
| Jun 2004 | Biaina Geragousian | 2,034 | ch-Leiden SB | B24 |
| Aug 2009 | Frank Kunow | 2,032 | Schwarzach Open B | B01 |
| Jun 2013 | Vlastimil Goc | 2,023 | 8th Teplice Open | B25 |
| Jun 2004 | Adinda Serdijn Koster | 2,012 | ch-Leiden SB | C35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2006 | 23 | 10 | 1,788 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,882 |
| 8th Teplice Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,965 |
| 1st Hofheim Spring Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,882 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,766 |
| 6th Vaujany Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arjan Plug's chess games?
181 games by Arjan Plug, from Oct 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 Arjan Plug has played.
What does Arjan Plug play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Arjan Plug opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arjan Plug answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arjan Plug play as White?
As White, Arjan Plug's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Center Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arjan Plug play as Black?
As Black, Arjan Plug most often plays: Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Arjan Plug's FIDE rating?
Arjan Plug is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Arjan Plug played?
Our database contains 181 games by Arjan Plug, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 70 draws, 61 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arjan Plug?
181 games by Arjan Plug 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.