Prepare against Dirk Hoogland
CM · NLD · World #15,976 classical · FIDE ID 1012533
When preparing against Dirk Hoogland, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 87 games by Dirk Hoogland, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Hoogland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Hoogland 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 | 2,095 | 2,203 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,061 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,115 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 21 | 30 | 36 | 24.1% |
| As White | 45 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Hoogland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Hoogland's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 51.1% | 39.1% |
| c4 | 21 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hoogland usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Hoogland usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hoogland usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hoogland usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (24% of these games) — Hoogland usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hoogland usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 52.4% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 42.9% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Dirk Hoogland's chess games
All 87 games by Dirk Hoogland in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 21 wins, 30 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Emmanuel Preissmann | 2,291 | chT2-FRA South 0607 | B02 |
| Jul 2003 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,262 | Dieren Open | A24 |
| Nov 1992 | Hebert Perez Garcia | 2,255 | ch-NED 48 Semifinal | C41 |
| Jul 2003 | Mark Smits | 2,239 | Dieren Open | E44 |
| Jul 2012 | Nico Schouten | 2,232 | Dieren Open | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2013 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,202 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2 | 2,086 |
| ch-NED 48 Semifinal | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,352 |
| 42nd Guernsey Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,110 |
| 43rd Guernsey Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,131 |
| 11th Porto Mannu Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 2,049 |
| Alkmaar Open C | 1982 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Hoogland's chess games?
87 games by Dirk Hoogland, from Oct 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 Dirk Hoogland has played.
What does Dirk Hoogland play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Dirk Hoogland opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Hoogland answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Dirk Hoogland play as White?
As White, Dirk Hoogland's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Hoogland play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Hoogland most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Dirk Hoogland's FIDE rating?
Dirk Hoogland is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Dirk Hoogland played?
Our database contains 87 games by Dirk Hoogland, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 30 draws, 36 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Hoogland?
87 games by Dirk Hoogland 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.