Prepare against Daan Holtackers
NLD · World #31,240 classical · FIDE ID 1019546
Our database contains 68 games by Daan Holtackers, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daan Holtackers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daan Holtackers 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 | 1,978 | 2,130 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 30.9% |
| As White | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daan Holtackers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daan Holtackers's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 70.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Holtackers usually continues Nc3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Holtackers usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Holtackers usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Holtackers usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Holtackers usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Holtackers usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 69.6% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Daan Holtackers's chess games
All 68 games by Daan Holtackers in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 21 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Robin Van Kampen | 2,475 | Dieren Open | B89 |
| Aug 2005 | Erik Van den Dikkenberg | 2,195 | Dieren Open | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 1995 | 17 | 8.5 | – |
| Dieren Open | 2006 | 16 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| NED U20 Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,319 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| Limburg Open U18 | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
| Arnhem OSKA Open | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daan Holtackers's chess games?
68 games by Daan Holtackers, from Jul 2006 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 Daan Holtackers has played.
What does Daan Holtackers play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Daan Holtackers opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daan Holtackers answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Daan Holtackers play as White?
As White, Daan Holtackers's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daan Holtackers play as Black?
As Black, Daan Holtackers most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Daan Holtackers's FIDE rating?
Daan Holtackers is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Daan Holtackers played?
Our database contains 68 games by Daan Holtackers, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daan Holtackers?
68 games by Daan Holtackers 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.