Prepare against Edwin Van Haastert
IM · NLD · World #2,455 classical · FIDE ID 1003992
When preparing against Edwin Van Haastert, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 796 games by Edwin Van Haastert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edwin Van Haastert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edwin Van Haastert 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 | 2,361 | 2,458 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,412 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 796 | 329 | 302 | 165 | 41.3% |
| As White | 438 | 202 | 163 | 73 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 358 | 127 | 139 | 92 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edwin Van Haastert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edwin Van Haastert's side.
First moves as White (438 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 365 | 83.3% | 63.4% |
| d4 | 43 | 9.8% | 72.1% |
| c4 | 18 | 4.1% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 2.7% | 70.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Haastert usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Haastert usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Haastert usually continues d4 (70.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 72.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Haastert usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Haastert usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Haastert usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 53.8% | 57.6% |
| e6 | 63 | 36.8% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 7.0% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 61.9% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 36 | 31.9% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Edwin Van Haastert's chess games
All 796 games by Edwin Van Haastert in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 329 wins, 302 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 60 | 22/25/13 | 36.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 14/9/5 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 16/9/6 | 51.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 27 | 6/12/9 | 22.2% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,615 | 30th EU-Cup | C18 |
| Nov 2015 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,583 | chT-NED 1516 | B47 |
| Sep 2005 | Alexander Berelowitsch | 2,571 | Vlaardingen Open | B96 |
| Sep 2019 | Sipke Ernst | 2,529 | chT-NED 1920 | B12 |
| Jan 1996 | Yury Piskov | 2,520 | chT-NED 9697 | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 45 | 34.5 | 2,338 |
| Dieren Open | 1998 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1994 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,347 |
| Corus C | 2007 | 13 | 6 | 2,462 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 12 | 5 | 2,350 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,416 |
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,360 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,473 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edwin Van Haastert's chess games?
796 games by Edwin Van Haastert, from Apr 2003 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 Edwin Van Haastert has played.
What does Edwin Van Haastert play on the first move as White?
Across 438 games with White in our database, Edwin Van Haastert opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edwin Van Haastert answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Edwin Van Haastert play as White?
As White, Edwin Van Haastert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 438 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edwin Van Haastert play as Black?
As Black, Edwin Van Haastert most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 358 games.
What is Edwin Van Haastert's FIDE rating?
Edwin Van Haastert is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,458 (May 2022).
How many games has Edwin Van Haastert played?
Our database contains 796 games by Edwin Van Haastert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 329 wins, 302 draws, 165 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edwin Van Haastert?
796 games by Edwin Van Haastert 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.