Prepare against David Jongste
NLD · World #12,642 classical · FIDE ID 1042637
When preparing against David Jongste, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by David Jongste, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Jongste's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Jongste 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 | 2,133 | 2,159 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,126 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 38.1% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Jongste's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Jongste's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Jongste usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Jongste usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Jongste usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Jongste usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jongste usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 7.1% |
David Jongste's chess games
All 42 games by David Jongste in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Siem Van Dael | 2,268 | ch-NED U20 | B42 |
| Jul 2026 | Lammens,Tim | 2,244 | 47th Ghent Open 2026 | E62 |
| Jul 2015 | Bent Sorensen | 2,217 | 9th Leiden Open A | C03 |
| Jul 2015 | Leonid Bebchuk | 2,072 | 9th Leiden Open A | B44 |
| May 2018 | Mark Bueno | 1,999 | ch-NED U20 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,791 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,876 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open C | 2012 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,762 |
| 9th Leiden Open A | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,077 |
| Riga Tech Open A | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,988 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,137 |
| 75th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Jongste's chess games?
42 games by David Jongste, from Aug 2013 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 David Jongste has played.
What does David Jongste play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, David Jongste opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Jongste answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Jongste play as White?
As White, David Jongste's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Jongste play as Black?
As Black, David Jongste most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is David Jongste's FIDE rating?
David Jongste is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Nov 2023).
How many games has David Jongste played?
Our database contains 42 games by David Jongste, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Jongste?
42 games by David Jongste 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.