Prepare against Dennis Holland
Australia · World #52,583 classical · FIDE ID 3206491
When preparing against Dennis Holland, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%).
Our database contains 163 games by Dennis Holland, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dennis Holland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennis Holland 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 | 1,883 | 1,976 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,890 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 55 | 37 | 71 | 33.7% |
| As White | 85 | 29 | 21 | 35 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 78 | 26 | 16 | 36 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennis Holland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennis Holland's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 83.5% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.4% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.1% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Holland usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Holland usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Holland usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Holland usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Holland usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Holland usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 57.6% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 39.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 96.7% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Dennis Holland's chess games
All 163 games by Dennis Holland in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 55 wins, 37 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Daniel Shen | 2,197 | Sydney Open | D30 |
| Apr 2012 | Jason Hu | 2,132 | 50th Doeberl Cup Premier | D30 |
| Aug 2006 | Adam Haasse | 2,057 | ch-WA State | C00 |
| Aug 2005 | David Ellis | 1,981 | ch-West Australia | A03 |
| Apr 2009 | Samuel Grigg | 1,927 | 47th Doeberl Cup | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 24 | 10.5 | 1,987 |
| Sydney Open | 2010 | 18 | 7 | 1,989 |
| Sydney Open A | 2009 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-AUS Open U20 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,391 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 1,259 |
| Australian Open | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,102 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennis Holland's chess games?
163 games by Dennis Holland, from Apr 2006 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 Dennis Holland has played.
What does Dennis Holland play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Dennis Holland opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennis Holland answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Dennis Holland play as White?
As White, Dennis Holland's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennis Holland play as Black?
As Black, Dennis Holland most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Dennis Holland's FIDE rating?
Dennis Holland is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Dennis Holland played?
Our database contains 163 games by Dennis Holland, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 37 draws, 71 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennis Holland?
163 games by Dennis Holland 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.