Prepare against David Van Eekhout
NLD · World #8,550 classical · FIDE ID 1015591
Our database contains 33 games by David Van Eekhout, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Van Eekhout's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Van Eekhout 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 | 2,194 | 2,240 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 27.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Van Eekhout's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Van Eekhout's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Eekhout usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Eekhout usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Eekhout usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
David Van Eekhout's chess games
All 33 games by David Van Eekhout in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Kay Hansen | 2,205 | 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | B13 |
| Oct 2025 | Abel Romkes | 2,137 | KNSB-competitie 2025/2026 - Ronde 2 | D31 |
| Jan 2001 | Leo Rietveld | 2,082 | Utrecht OKU Open A | B01 |
| Jul 2011 | Christopher Brookes | 2,056 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B63 |
| Jul 2011 | Graham P Burton | 2,051 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,219 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,128 |
| Zwolle KPMG Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 2,102 |
| KNSB-competitie 2025/2026 - Ronde 2 | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2,537 |
| 27th Ghent Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Van Eekhout's chess games?
33 games by David Van Eekhout, from Jul 2004 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 David Van Eekhout has played.
What does David Van Eekhout play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, David Van Eekhout opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Van Eekhout answers 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Van Eekhout play as White?
As White, David Van Eekhout's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Van Eekhout play as Black?
As Black, David Van Eekhout most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is David Van Eekhout's FIDE rating?
David Van Eekhout is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Jul 2005).
How many games has David Van Eekhout played?
Our database contains 33 games by David Van Eekhout, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Van Eekhout?
33 games by David Van Eekhout 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.