Prepare against Dick Stavast
NLD · World #37,585 classical · FIDE ID 1014005
Our database contains 97 games by Dick Stavast, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dick Stavast's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dick Stavast 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 | 1,946 | 2,125 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 31 | 21 | 45 | 32.0% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 10 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 11 | 23 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dick Stavast's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dick Stavast's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 43.8% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 33.3% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.4% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 10.4% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Stavast usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Stavast usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Stavast usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Stavast usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Stavast usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Stavast usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 75.9% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 24.1% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Dick Stavast's chess games
All 97 games by Dick Stavast in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 31 wins, 21 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A87 | Rat Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Olga Dolgova | 2,262 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | A88 |
| Dec 2003 | Wouter Van Rijn | 2,252 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | C10 |
| Dec 2013 | Tycho Dijkhuis | 2,202 | 51st Groningen Open A | A25 |
| Oct 2010 | Frank Lommers | 2,191 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | A07 |
| Oct 2010 | Ben Van Geffen | 2,171 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,184 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,998 |
| 23rd Hoogeveen Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,054 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Amateur | 2004 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,822 |
| Leeuwarden | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dick Stavast's chess games?
97 games by Dick Stavast, from Jan 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 Dick Stavast has played.
What does Dick Stavast play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Dick Stavast opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dick Stavast answers 1...d6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Dick Stavast play as White?
As White, Dick Stavast's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dick Stavast play as Black?
As Black, Dick Stavast most often plays: Philidor (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Rat Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Dick Stavast's FIDE rating?
Dick Stavast is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Dick Stavast played?
Our database contains 97 games by Dick Stavast, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 21 draws, 45 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dick Stavast?
97 games by Dick Stavast 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.