Prepare against Eddy Van de Velden
NLD · World #67,069 classical · FIDE ID 1028944
When preparing against Eddy Van de Velden, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Eddy Van de Velden, covering Apr 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eddy Van de Velden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eddy Van de Velden 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 | 1,831 | 1,930 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 35.5% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eddy Van de Velden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eddy Van de Velden's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 56.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Velden usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Velden usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Velden usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Velden usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Eddy Van de Velden's chess games
All 31 games by Eddy Van de Velden in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Jelmer Jens | 2,257 | Soest Open | B30 |
| Jan 1995 | Henk Happel | 2,240 | Soest Open | A52 |
| May 1999 | Joris De Wind | 1,982 | VCN SchaakFestival | A04 |
| Jan 1998 | Arend Los | 1,835 | Soest Open | C02 |
| May 1999 | Bob Jansen | 1,583 | VCN SchaakFestival | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soest Open | 2001 | 23 | 12 | 2,027 |
| VCN SchaakFestival | 1999 | 5 | 3 | 1,822 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 1 | 0 | – |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| chT-NED 1112 | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eddy Van de Velden's chess games?
31 games by Eddy Van de Velden, from Apr 2020 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 Eddy Van de Velden has played.
What does Eddy Van de Velden play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Eddy Van de Velden opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eddy Van de Velden answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eddy Van de Velden play as White?
As White, Eddy Van de Velden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eddy Van de Velden play as Black?
As Black, Eddy Van de Velden most often plays: Latvian Gambit (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Eddy Van de Velden's FIDE rating?
Eddy Van de Velden is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Eddy Van de Velden played?
Our database contains 31 games by Eddy Van de Velden, covering Apr 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eddy Van de Velden?
31 games by Eddy Van de Velden 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.