Prepare against Dick De Graaf
NLD · World #13,497 classical · FIDE ID 1005677
Our database contains 194 games by Dick De Graaf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dick De Graaf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dick De Graaf 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 | 2,122 | 2,231 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,108 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,193 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 60 | 24 | 110 | 30.9% |
| As White | 96 | 27 | 8 | 61 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 98 | 33 | 16 | 49 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dick De Graaf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dick De Graaf's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 94.6% | 34.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 34.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Graaf usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Graaf usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Graaf usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.g3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Graaf usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Graaf usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 48.9% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 28.9% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 52.5% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Dick De Graaf's chess games
All 194 games by Dick De Graaf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 60 wins, 24 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/0/11 | 26.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A42 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,487 | chT-NED 1314 | A42 |
| Jun 2019 | Robert Ris | 2,452 | Spakenburg FishPartners Open | C45 |
| Oct 2016 | Harmen Jonkman | 2,413 | 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | C56 |
| Feb 2012 | Manuel Fenollar Jorda | 2,360 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | C54 |
| Oct 2017 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,352 | 21st Hoogeveen Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,203 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 2,002 |
| Spakenburg FishPartners Open | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,109 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,231 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2nd Janez Barle Memorial | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,080 |
| 21st Hoogeveen Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,082 |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dick De Graaf's chess games?
194 games by Dick De Graaf, from Apr 2003 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 Dick De Graaf has played.
What does Dick De Graaf play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Dick De Graaf opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dick De Graaf answers 1...d6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Dick De Graaf play as White?
As White, Dick De Graaf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dick De Graaf play as Black?
As Black, Dick De Graaf most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Dick De Graaf's FIDE rating?
Dick De Graaf is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Dick De Graaf played?
Our database contains 194 games by Dick De Graaf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 24 draws, 110 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dick De Graaf?
194 games by Dick De Graaf 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.