Prepare against Arjen Van Amerongen
NLD · World #19,155 classical · FIDE ID 1006924
Our database contains 43 games by Arjen Van Amerongen, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arjen Van Amerongen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arjen Van Amerongen 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 | 2,064 | 2,075 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,072 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,090 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 32.6% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arjen Van Amerongen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arjen Van Amerongen's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 77.3% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Amerongen usually continues Bc4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Amerongen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Amerongen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Amerongen usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Amerongen usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Amerongen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Arjen Van Amerongen's chess games
All 43 games by Arjen Van Amerongen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Bernd Rosen | 2,245 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A44 |
| Aug 2024 | Alwin Mainka | 2,240 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A45 |
| Aug 2024 | Lloyd Shang Burkart | 2,123 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A40 |
| Aug 2003 | Henk Burg | 1,778 | Geraardsbergen Open | B82 |
| Aug 2003 | Zorik Khonghaloos | 1,688 | Geraardsbergen Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,265 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,934 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 6 | 2 | 2,171 |
| 9th Haarlem AKN Open | 2000 | 5 | 3 | 2,385 |
| 10th Haarlem AKN Open | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,312 |
| 3rd Haarlem AKN Open | 1994 | 4 | 2 | 2,450 |
| 40th Andorra Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,830 |
| 34th Geraardsbergen Open | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arjen Van Amerongen's chess games?
43 games by Arjen Van Amerongen, from Feb 2015 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 Van Amerongen has played.
What does Arjen Van Amerongen play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Arjen Van Amerongen opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arjen Van Amerongen answers 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Arjen Van Amerongen play as White?
As White, Arjen Van Amerongen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arjen Van Amerongen play as Black?
As Black, Arjen Van Amerongen most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Arjen Van Amerongen's FIDE rating?
Arjen Van Amerongen is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Arjen Van Amerongen played?
Our database contains 43 games by Arjen Van Amerongen, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arjen Van Amerongen?
43 games by Arjen Van Amerongen 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.