Prepare against Dana Verheij
NLD · World #35,744 classical · FIDE ID 1063790
Our database contains 93 games by Dana Verheij, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dana Verheij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dana Verheij 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 | 1,955 | 1,999 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,854 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 37 | 18 | 38 | 39.8% |
| As White | 45 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 48 | 16 | 8 | 24 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dana Verheij's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dana Verheij's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 57.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Verheij usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Verheij usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Verheij usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Dana Verheij's chess games
All 93 games by Dana Verheij in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 37 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Luka Vaupot | 2,140 | 27th Hoogeveen Open | A88 |
| Aug 2024 | Guido Wagenvoorde | 2,108 | 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Enrica Zito | 2,108 | ch-EU U18 Girls | B43 |
| Oct 2024 | G Knol | 2,098 | 27th Hoogeveen Open | B24 |
| Aug 2023 | Agnesa Stepania Ter-Avetisjana | 2,058 | World ol U16 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Online U14 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,403 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,701 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,885 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,958 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 Girls Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,510 |
| ch-NED U16/18 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-NED U16 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,636 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dana Verheij's chess games?
93 games by Dana Verheij, from Sep 2018 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 Dana Verheij has played.
What does Dana Verheij play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Dana Verheij opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dana Verheij answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Dana Verheij play as White?
As White, Dana Verheij's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dana Verheij play as Black?
As Black, Dana Verheij most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Dana Verheij's FIDE rating?
Dana Verheij is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Dana Verheij played?
Our database contains 93 games by Dana Verheij, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dana Verheij?
93 games by Dana Verheij 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.