Prepare against Diederick Casteleijn
NLD · World #16,061 classical · FIDE ID 1041657
Our database contains 47 games by Diederick Casteleijn, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Diederick Casteleijn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diederick Casteleijn 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 | 2,094 | 2,128 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,073 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 21 | 9 | 17 | 44.7% |
| As White | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 65.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 65.4% | 76.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 34.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 76.5% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Casteleijn usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Casteleijn usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Casteleijn usually continues Ne2 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Casteleijn usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Casteleijn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Casteleijn usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Diederick Casteleijn's chess games
All 47 games by Diederick Casteleijn in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Finn Pedersen | 2,305 | 30th ch-NATO | D94 |
| Mar 2017 | Chase Watters | 2,198 | 28th ch-NATO | B10 |
| Sep 2019 | Konstantinos Mouroutis | 2,181 | 30th ch-NATO | A11 |
| Mar 2017 | Matej Kersic | 2,167 | 28th ch-NATO | B23 |
| Aug 2016 | Jan Mose Nielsen | 2,110 | 27th ch-NATO | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,257 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,047 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,908 |
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| 28th ch-NATO | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,202 |
| Leiden Open A 13th | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,904 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diederick Casteleijn's chess games?
47 games by Diederick Casteleijn, from Aug 2015 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 Diederick Casteleijn has played.
What does Diederick Casteleijn play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Diederick Casteleijn opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diederick Casteleijn answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Diederick Casteleijn play as White?
As White, Diederick Casteleijn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diederick Casteleijn play as Black?
As Black, Diederick Casteleijn most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Diederick Casteleijn's FIDE rating?
Diederick Casteleijn is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Diederick Casteleijn played?
Our database contains 47 games by Diederick Casteleijn, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diederick Casteleijn?
47 games by Diederick Casteleijn 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.