Prepare against Arjen Pragt
NLD · World #35,109 classical · FIDE ID 1034316
Our database contains 30 games by Arjen Pragt, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arjen Pragt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arjen Pragt 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 | 1,958 | 1,990 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 43.3% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arjen Pragt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arjen Pragt's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Pragt usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Pragt usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Pragt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 16.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Pragt usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Pragt usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pragt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Arjen Pragt's chess games
All 30 games by Arjen Pragt in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Maarten Etmans | 2,164 | Waling Dijkstra Gr A | A06 |
| May 2013 | Auke Van der Heide | 2,163 | ch-Sneek FSB | D15 |
| Nov 2009 | Thijmen Smith | 2,070 | Waling Dijkstra Gr A | C69 |
| Nov 2001 | Herman De Vries | 1,745 | chB-NED sf | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen SO ON Open B | 2000 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-Sneek FSB | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,192 |
| chB-NED sf | 2002 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,695 |
| Waling Dijkstra Gr A | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,303 |
| Zwolle KPMG Open B | 2000 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,518 |
| Tilburg Eksakt Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Tilburg Stukkenjagers Open A | 2006 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 67th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arjen Pragt's chess games?
30 games by Arjen Pragt, from Jan 2017 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 Pragt has played.
What does Arjen Pragt play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Arjen Pragt opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arjen Pragt answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arjen Pragt play as White?
As White, Arjen Pragt's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arjen Pragt play as Black?
As Black, Arjen Pragt most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Arjen Pragt's FIDE rating?
Arjen Pragt is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Arjen Pragt played?
Our database contains 30 games by Arjen Pragt, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arjen Pragt?
30 games by Arjen Pragt 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.