Prepare against Arnoud De Graaf
NLD · World #66,315 classical · FIDE ID 1017918
When preparing against Arnoud De Graaf, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Arnoud De Graaf, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arnoud De Graaf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnoud De Graaf 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 | 1,833 | 1,887 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,892 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 28.2% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnoud De Graaf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnoud De Graaf's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Graaf usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Graaf usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Graaf usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Arnoud De Graaf's chess games
All 39 games by Arnoud De Graaf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A95 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Maarten Praet | 2,245 | Leuven Open 19th | E06 |
| Oct 2011 | Peter Rowe | 1,999 | 37th Guernsey Open | E04 |
| Oct 2011 | Keith Downey | 1,987 | 37th Guernsey Open | E69 |
| Apr 2008 | Yann Autran | 1,969 | 5th Calvi Balagne Open | A95 |
| Oct 2011 | J Stephen Murray | 1,885 | 37th Guernsey Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th Guernsey Open | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,846 |
| 37th Guernsey Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,003 |
| 14th Marianske Lazne Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,558 |
| 22nd Le Touquet Open B | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 1,766 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Expert | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,497 |
| 5th Calvi Balagne Open | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 2,051 |
| Leuven Open 19th | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 2,031 |
| Calvi Balagne Open 06th | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnoud De Graaf's chess games?
39 games by Arnoud De Graaf, from Apr 2008 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 Arnoud De Graaf has played.
What does Arnoud De Graaf play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Arnoud De Graaf opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnoud De Graaf answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arnoud De Graaf play as White?
As White, Arnoud De Graaf's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnoud De Graaf play as Black?
As Black, Arnoud De Graaf most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Arnoud De Graaf's FIDE rating?
Arnoud De Graaf is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Arnoud De Graaf played?
Our database contains 39 games by Arnoud De Graaf, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnoud De Graaf?
39 games by Arnoud De Graaf 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.