Prepare against Caspar Kruijf
NLD · World #38,625 classical · FIDE ID 1006460
Our database contains 81 games by Caspar Kruijf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Caspar Kruijf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Caspar Kruijf 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 | 1,941 | 2,083 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,957 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,915 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 19 | 29 | 33 | 23.5% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 14.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Caspar Kruijf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Caspar Kruijf's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 48.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kruijf usually continues Nc3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kruijf usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kruijf usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 70.6% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
Caspar Kruijf's chess games
All 81 games by Caspar Kruijf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Piet Peelen | 2,344 | Spakenburg FishPartners Open | B19 |
| Jul 2023 | Paul Bierenbroodspot | 2,115 | Spakenburg FishPartners Open | C77 |
| May 2006 | Luca Ronzano | 1,847 | Turin Olympic Open A | C13 |
| Aug 2018 | Cesar Alcala Gonzalez | 1,815 | 44th Badalona Open | B17 |
| Aug 2018 | Eduard Murat Huertas | 1,784 | 44th Badalona Open | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 6 | 1 | 1,825 |
| 44th Badalona Open | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,864 |
| 6th Haarlem AKN Open | 1997 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,842 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 2,044 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,287 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,955 |
| Spakenburg FishPartners Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Caspar Kruijf's chess games?
81 games by Caspar Kruijf, from Apr 2003 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 Caspar Kruijf has played.
What does Caspar Kruijf play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Caspar Kruijf opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Caspar Kruijf answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Caspar Kruijf play as White?
As White, Caspar Kruijf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Caspar Kruijf play as Black?
As Black, Caspar Kruijf most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Caspar Kruijf's FIDE rating?
Caspar Kruijf is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Caspar Kruijf played?
Our database contains 81 games by Caspar Kruijf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Caspar Kruijf?
81 games by Caspar Kruijf 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.