Prepare against Ben Duivenvoorden
NLD · World #116,507 classical · FIDE ID 1033875
When preparing against Ben Duivenvoorden, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 47 games by Ben Duivenvoorden, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ben Duivenvoorden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Duivenvoorden 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 | 1,683 | 1,780 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,815 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 14 | 3 | 30 | 29.8% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Duivenvoorden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Duivenvoorden's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 54.2% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Duivenvoorden usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Duivenvoorden usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Duivenvoorden usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Duivenvoorden usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Duivenvoorden usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Ben Duivenvoorden's chess games
All 47 games by Ben Duivenvoorden in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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, 3 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B82 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Jaap Loeve | 1,717 | 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open-C | B07 |
| Apr 2012 | Gerard De Lange | 1,668 | Delft Prinsenstad Open C | B07 |
| Apr 2012 | Peter Elisen | 1,553 | Delft Prinsenstad Open C | D37 |
| May 2001 | Maarten Strating | 1,522 | Soest Open | D53 |
| May 2001 | Nico Van Schajik | 1,336 | Soest Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soest Open | 2001 | 15 | 5 | 1,709 |
| 3rd Haarlem AKN Open | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| 4th Haarlem AKN Open | 1995 | 6 | 2 | – |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open-C | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,490 |
| Utrecht OKU Open B | 2000 | 4 | 1 | 1,461 |
| Haarlem AKN Open 2nd | 1993 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| 3rd Mondariz Balneario Open | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,860 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,520 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Duivenvoorden's chess games?
47 games by Ben Duivenvoorden, from Dec 2012 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 Ben Duivenvoorden has played.
What does Ben Duivenvoorden play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ben Duivenvoorden opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Duivenvoorden answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ben Duivenvoorden play as White?
As White, Ben Duivenvoorden's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Duivenvoorden play as Black?
As Black, Ben Duivenvoorden most often plays: Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Ben Duivenvoorden's FIDE rating?
Ben Duivenvoorden is currently rated 1,683 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,780 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Ben Duivenvoorden played?
Our database contains 47 games by Ben Duivenvoorden, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Duivenvoorden?
47 games by Ben Duivenvoorden 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.