Prepare against Igor Damen
NLD · World #15,534 classical · FIDE ID 1032550
Our database contains 72 games by Igor Damen, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Damen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Damen 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 | 2,100 | 2,121 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,102 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 19 | 18 | 35 | 26.4% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Damen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Damen's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 89.2% | 43.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.8% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Damen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Damen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Damen usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Damen usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Damen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 100.0% | 24.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Igor Damen's chess games
All 72 games by Igor Damen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Aug 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Bastien Bourgois | 2,068 | Ile et Vilaine Open | D43 |
| Jul 2011 | Jan Van Overdam | 2,062 | 5th Leiden LCT Open A | B01 |
| Aug 2013 | Ricardo Klepke | 2,007 | ch-NED U20 Open | C17 |
| Apr 2009 | Nick Beijerinck | 1,938 | ch-NED U17 | C86 |
| Aug 2009 | Martijn Otten | 1,913 | Enschede Open B U16 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U21 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,959 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| ch-NED Open U18 | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,493 |
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| Ile et Vilaine Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,093 |
| Enschede Open B U16 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,006 |
| Twente Young Master Open C | 2007 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Damen's chess games?
72 games by Igor Damen, from Jul 2010 to Aug 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 Igor Damen has played.
What does Igor Damen play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Igor Damen opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Damen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Igor Damen play as White?
As White, Igor Damen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Damen play as Black?
As Black, Igor Damen most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Igor Damen's FIDE rating?
Igor Damen is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Igor Damen played?
Our database contains 72 games by Igor Damen, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Damen?
72 games by Igor Damen 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.