Prepare against Carl Hoekstra
NLD · World #81,063 classical · FIDE ID 1011952
When preparing against Carl Hoekstra, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 33 games by Carl Hoekstra, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carl Hoekstra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Hoekstra 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 | 1,786 | 1,993 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 15.2% |
| As White | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Hoekstra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Hoekstra's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Hoekstra usually continues b3 (14.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hoekstra usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Hoekstra usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Carl Hoekstra's chess games
All 33 games by Carl Hoekstra in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 5 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 20 | 3/6/11 | 15.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Len Cotter | 1,802 | 4th London Classic Open | B06 |
| Dec 2012 | Hans Peter Reutimann | 1,783 | 4th London Classic Open | C13 |
| Nov 2013 | Jan Novy | 1,706 | 5th Plzen Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,806 |
| 5th Plzen Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,059 |
| 36th Syre Memorial Open | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,728 |
| 06th Figueres Open | 2005 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,239 |
| Syre Memorial Open 29th | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,825 |
| 35th Syre Memorial Open | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,998 |
| 15th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 2,155 |
| 32nd Sitges Open | 2006 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,490 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Hoekstra's chess games?
33 games by Carl Hoekstra, from Oct 2004 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 Carl Hoekstra has played.
What does Carl Hoekstra play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Carl Hoekstra opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Hoekstra answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carl Hoekstra play as White?
As White, Carl Hoekstra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Hoekstra play as Black?
As Black, Carl Hoekstra most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Carl Hoekstra's FIDE rating?
Carl Hoekstra is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Carl Hoekstra played?
Our database contains 33 games by Carl Hoekstra, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (15.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Hoekstra?
33 games by Carl Hoekstra 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.