Prepare against Arjen Kouwenhoven
NLD · World #28,897 classical · FIDE ID 1013416
Our database contains 50 games by Arjen Kouwenhoven, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arjen Kouwenhoven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arjen Kouwenhoven 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 | 1,992 | 2,078 | Nov 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 22.0% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 56.5% | 30.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 43.5% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 30.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kouwenhoven usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kouwenhoven usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Kouwenhoven usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kouwenhoven usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kouwenhoven usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kouwenhoven usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Arjen Kouwenhoven's chess games
All 50 games by Arjen Kouwenhoven in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A64 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Edwin Van Haastert | 2,408 | Haarlem Open | A64 |
| Jul 2014 | Andre Lupor | 2,281 | 8th Leiden Open A | B42 |
| Jul 2006 | Chris Roosendaal | 2,158 | Haarlem Nova College Open | A70 |
| Jun 2013 | Hebert Perez Garcia | 2,137 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open A | A65 |
| Jun 2007 | Yme Gorter | 2,063 | Haarlem Open | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,002 |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open A | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,113 |
| Haarlem Open | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,386 |
| Rotterdam Triomfator Open 1st | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,993 |
| Haarlem Nova College Open | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,062 |
| Helmond Open | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 2,138 |
| 39th Utrecht OKU Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 2,079 |
| Zwolle KPMG Open | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arjen Kouwenhoven's chess games?
50 games by Arjen Kouwenhoven, from Sep 2011 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 Arjen Kouwenhoven has played.
What does Arjen Kouwenhoven play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Arjen Kouwenhoven opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arjen Kouwenhoven answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arjen Kouwenhoven play as White?
As White, Arjen Kouwenhoven's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arjen Kouwenhoven play as Black?
As Black, Arjen Kouwenhoven most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Arjen Kouwenhoven's FIDE rating?
Arjen Kouwenhoven is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Arjen Kouwenhoven played?
Our database contains 50 games by Arjen Kouwenhoven, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arjen Kouwenhoven?
50 games by Arjen Kouwenhoven 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.