Prepare against Desiree Hamelink
WIM · NLD · World #10,013 classical · FIDE ID 1006258
Our database contains 404 games by Desiree Hamelink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Desiree Hamelink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Desiree Hamelink 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 | 2,169 | 2,244 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 404 | 142 | 142 | 120 | 35.1% |
| As White | 209 | 77 | 80 | 52 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 195 | 65 | 62 | 68 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Desiree Hamelink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Desiree Hamelink's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 205 | 98.1% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hamelink usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hamelink usually continues Nf3 (70.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hamelink usually continues d4 (60.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hamelink usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Hamelink usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 119 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 9.8% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 85.4% | 48.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.6% | 42.9% |
Desiree Hamelink's chess games
All 404 games by Desiree Hamelink in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 142 wins, 142 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 35 | 16/11/8 | 45.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 8/12/4 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 17/11/15 | 39.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 36 | 11/14/11 | 30.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 33 | 9/14/10 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,601 | Dieren Open | B90 |
| May 2005 | Simon K Williams | 2,466 | chT-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | C06 |
| Jul 2002 | Yge Visser | 2,441 | Dieren Open | C03 |
| Jul 2002 | Karel Van der Weide | 2,403 | Dieren Open | B93 |
| May 2005 | Mark Quinn | 2,395 | chT-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | D23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2006 | 54 | 26 | 2,271 |
| ch-NED w | 2007 | 34 | 16.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-NED U20 Girls | 2001 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,344 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2007 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,267 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2001 | 18 | 13 | 2,344 |
| 5th ch-EU w | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| 6th ch-EU w | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| EU-ch U20 Girls | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Desiree Hamelink's chess games?
404 games by Desiree Hamelink, from Apr 2003 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 Desiree Hamelink has played.
What does Desiree Hamelink play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Desiree Hamelink opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Desiree Hamelink answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Desiree Hamelink play as White?
As White, Desiree Hamelink's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (35 games, 45.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 209 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Desiree Hamelink play as Black?
As Black, Desiree Hamelink most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Desiree Hamelink's FIDE rating?
Desiree Hamelink is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Desiree Hamelink played?
Our database contains 404 games by Desiree Hamelink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 142 draws, 120 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Desiree Hamelink?
404 games by Desiree Hamelink 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.