Prepare against Coen Stehouwer
FM · NLD · World #5,598 classical · FIDE ID 1000799
When preparing against Coen Stehouwer, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%).
Our database contains 88 games by Coen Stehouwer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Coen Stehouwer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Coen Stehouwer 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 | 2,258 | 2,310 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,223 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 26 | 39 | 23 | 29.5% |
| As White | 48 | 17 | 22 | 9 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 17 | 14 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Coen Stehouwer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Coen Stehouwer's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 95.8% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Stehouwer usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Stehouwer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Stehouwer usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Stehouwer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Stehouwer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 66.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Coen Stehouwer's chess games
All 88 games by Coen Stehouwer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 26 wins, 39 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1984 | Paul Van der Sterren | 2,475 | ch-NED | C85 |
| Sep 1984 | Gert Ligterink | 2,445 | ch-NED | B22 |
| Sep 1984 | Johan Van Mil | 2,370 | ch-NED | B07 |
| Nov 1983 | Fred Van der Vliet | 2,370 | ch-NED 39 sf B | B22 |
| Nov 1980 | Peter Scheeren | 2,360 | ch-NED36 sf A | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 | 1979 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-NED 36 | 1981 | 13 | 6 | 2,413 |
| ch-NED | 1984 | 11 | 5 | 2,392 |
| Utrecht Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,192 |
| ch-NED U20 28 | 1978 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-NED 39 sf B | 1983 | 7 | 5 | 2,472 |
| 11th Schilde Open U20 | 1976 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| NED-ch38 sf A | 1982 | 7 | 4 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Coen Stehouwer's chess games?
88 games by Coen Stehouwer, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Coen Stehouwer has played.
What does Coen Stehouwer play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Coen Stehouwer opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Coen Stehouwer answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Coen Stehouwer play as White?
As White, Coen Stehouwer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Coen Stehouwer play as Black?
As Black, Coen Stehouwer most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Coen Stehouwer's FIDE rating?
Coen Stehouwer is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Coen Stehouwer played?
Our database contains 88 games by Coen Stehouwer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 39 draws, 23 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Coen Stehouwer?
88 games by Coen Stehouwer 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.