Prepare against Daan Haver
CM · NLD · World #7,252 classical · FIDE ID 1035258
When preparing against Daan Haver, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 137 games by Daan Haver, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daan Haver's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daan Haver 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 | 2,230 | 2,218 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,147 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 44 | 28 | 65 | 32.1% |
| As White | 68 | 24 | 12 | 32 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 20 | 16 | 33 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daan Haver's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daan Haver's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Haver usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Haver usually continues d4 (22.7% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Haver usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Haver usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Haver usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Haver usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 48.9% | 32.6% |
| e5 | 18 | 38.3% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.8% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Daan Haver's chess games
All 137 games by Daan Haver in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 44 wins, 28 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Leon Pliester | 2,367 | Bussum Open 29th | B78 |
| Apr 2014 | Demre Kerigan | 2,327 | 7th Delft Prinsenstad Open A | B09 |
| Apr 2013 | Milan Mostertman | 2,280 | ch-NED U21 | B78 |
| Apr 2014 | Elwin Van der Auweraert | 2,217 | 7th Delft Prinsenstad Open A | A06 |
| May 2022 | Otto Wilgenhof | 2,174 | Utrecht Keres Memorial | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U15 | 2010 | 18 | 7 | 1,682 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2012 | 17 | 8 | 1,914 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,488 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,975 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 2,009 |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open A | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,348 |
| 9th Delft Prinsenstad Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daan Haver's chess games?
137 games by Daan Haver, from Sep 2010 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 Daan Haver has played.
What does Daan Haver play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Daan Haver opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daan Haver answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Daan Haver play as White?
As White, Daan Haver's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daan Haver play as Black?
As Black, Daan Haver most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Daan Haver's FIDE rating?
Daan Haver is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Daan Haver played?
Our database contains 137 games by Daan Haver, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 28 draws, 65 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daan Haver?
137 games by Daan Haver 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.