Prepare against Christofoor Baljon
NLD · World #17,964 classical · FIDE ID 1000772
Our database contains 289 games by Christofoor Baljon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christofoor Baljon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christofoor Baljon 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 | 2,075 | 2,249 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 91 | 70 | 128 | 31.5% |
| As White | 143 | 52 | 33 | 58 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 146 | 39 | 37 | 70 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christofoor Baljon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christofoor Baljon's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 97.9% | 48.9% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Baljon usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Baljon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Baljon usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Baljon usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Baljon usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 100.0% | 39.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Christofoor Baljon's chess games
All 289 games by Christofoor Baljon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 91 wins, 70 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 10/2/14 | 38.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1979 | Roman Hernandez Onna | 2,500 | IBM-19 Grootmeestergroep B | B47 |
| Dec 1978 | Josef Pribyl | 2,455 | Eerbeek Henspapier | A45 |
| May 1978 | Kick Langeweg | 2,445 | ch-NED 33 | E94 |
| Apr 1978 | Gert Ligterink | 2,440 | ch-NED 33 | B80 |
| Dec 1978 | Robert Bellin | 2,415 | Eerbeek Henspapier | C59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED | 1976 | 22 | 6 | 2,200 |
| Hoogovens-B | 1974 | 15 | 3 | – |
| ch-EU U21 prel | 1972 | 14 | 8 | – |
| ch-NED 34 | 1979 | 13 | 7 | 2,446 |
| IBM-19 Grootmeestergroep B | 1979 | 13 | 3 | 2,218 |
| ch-NED 33 | 1978 | 13 | 7 | 2,482 |
| Juniors International Deutscher SB-03 | 1975 | 11 | 5 | – |
| Eerbeek Henspapier | 1978 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,407 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christofoor Baljon's chess games?
289 games by Christofoor Baljon, from Apr 2003 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 Christofoor Baljon has played.
What does Christofoor Baljon play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Christofoor Baljon opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christofoor Baljon answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christofoor Baljon play as White?
As White, Christofoor Baljon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christofoor Baljon play as Black?
As Black, Christofoor Baljon most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Christofoor Baljon's FIDE rating?
Christofoor Baljon is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Christofoor Baljon played?
Our database contains 289 games by Christofoor Baljon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 70 draws, 128 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christofoor Baljon?
289 games by Christofoor Baljon 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.