Prepare against Cato De Zoeten
NLD · World #25,136 classical · FIDE ID 1060163
Our database contains 90 games by Cato De Zoeten, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cato De Zoeten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cato De Zoeten 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 | 2,017 | 2,065 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,920 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 37 | 10 | 43 | 41.1% |
| As White | 43 | 19 | 7 | 17 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 18 | 3 | 26 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cato De Zoeten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cato De Zoeten's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Zoeten usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zoeten usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zoeten usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 93.9% | 38.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Cato De Zoeten's chess games
All 90 games by Cato De Zoeten in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 37 wins, 10 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu | 2,159 | ch-EU U16 Girls | E73 |
| Oct 2021 | Judit Juhasz | 2,047 | EU-ch Hybrid U18 Girls | B90 |
| Jun 2019 | Reinier Feiner | 2,043 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | B27 |
| Aug 2021 | Katharina Ricken | 2,030 | ch-NED U16/U18 Girls | A05 |
| Aug 2019 | Liwia Jarocka | 1,995 | ch-EU U16 Girls | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 Girls | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,313 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U18 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,903 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-EU Online U16 Girls | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,549 |
| ch-NED U16/18 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,781 |
| ch-NED U16 Girls | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,367 |
| Wch FIDE Online U16 Girls Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,822 |
| ch-NED U16/U18 Girls | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cato De Zoeten's chess games?
90 games by Cato De Zoeten, from Jun 2017 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 Cato De Zoeten has played.
What does Cato De Zoeten play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Cato De Zoeten opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cato De Zoeten answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Cato De Zoeten play as White?
As White, Cato De Zoeten's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cato De Zoeten play as Black?
As Black, Cato De Zoeten most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Cato De Zoeten's FIDE rating?
Cato De Zoeten is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Cato De Zoeten played?
Our database contains 90 games by Cato De Zoeten, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 10 draws, 43 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cato De Zoeten?
90 games by Cato De Zoeten 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.