Prepare against Daan Zult
NLD · World #4,283 classical · FIDE ID 1005510
When preparing against Daan Zult, expect 1.c4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 46.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 140 games by Daan Zult, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daan Zult's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daan Zult 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 | 2,295 | 2,327 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,272 | 2,303 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 62 | 25 | 53 | 44.3% |
| As White | 70 | 32 | 14 | 24 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 70 | 30 | 11 | 29 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daan Zult's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daan Zult's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 56 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 8 | 11.4% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 7.1% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 80% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Zult usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zult usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zult usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 11% of White games, 56.3% score
- …g6 (38% of these games) — Zult usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zult usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zult usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 69.2% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 16 | 30.8% | 28.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 72.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Daan Zult's chess games
All 140 games by Daan Zult 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: 62 wins, 25 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Martin Martens | 2,417 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | A21 |
| May 2010 | David Miedema | 2,414 | Spijkenisse Open | D38 |
| Sep 2023 | Khoi Pham | 2,361 | ch-NED Blitz Pool-B | B14 |
| Apr 2005 | Tarik Rrhioua | 2,319 | Geneve Open 2 | A30 |
| Jul 2002 | Henk Van der Poel | 2,305 | Dieren Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 1995 | 16 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,325 |
| Dieren Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,322 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,147 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,306 |
| Canaries ol U16 | 1995 | 7 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daan Zult's chess games?
140 games by Daan Zult, 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 Daan Zult has played.
What does Daan Zult play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Daan Zult opens with 1.c4 (80% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daan Zult answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Daan Zult play as White?
As White, Daan Zult's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daan Zult play as Black?
As Black, Daan Zult most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Daan Zult's FIDE rating?
Daan Zult is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess and 2,272 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Daan Zult played?
Our database contains 140 games by Daan Zult, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 25 draws, 53 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daan Zult?
140 games by Daan Zult 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.