Prepare against Eelco Haak
NLD · World #30,543 classical · FIDE ID 1003844
Our database contains 187 games by Eelco Haak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eelco Haak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eelco Haak 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 | 1,982 | 2,214 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,015 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 57 | 64 | 66 | 30.5% |
| As White | 98 | 33 | 35 | 30 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 89 | 24 | 29 | 36 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eelco Haak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eelco Haak's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 92.9% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Haak usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Haak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Haak usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Haak usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Haak usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Haak usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 100.0% | 49.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 85.2% | 39.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Eelco Haak's chess games
All 187 games by Eelco Haak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 57 wins, 64 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Leon Pliester | 2,365 | 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | A35 |
| Aug 2013 | Sjef Rijnaarts | 2,354 | 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | E06 |
| Aug 2014 | Peter J Sowray | 2,325 | 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | A85 |
| Aug 2013 | Mark Timmermans | 2,287 | 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | C05 |
| Jul 2019 | Viktoria Chernyak | 2,265 | 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,440 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,931 |
| Mondariz Open 10th | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,137 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,419 |
| 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| 2nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,546 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eelco Haak's chess games?
187 games by Eelco Haak, from Apr 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 Eelco Haak has played.
What does Eelco Haak play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Eelco Haak opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eelco Haak answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Eelco Haak play as White?
As White, Eelco Haak's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eelco Haak play as Black?
As Black, Eelco Haak most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Eelco Haak's FIDE rating?
Eelco Haak is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Eelco Haak played?
Our database contains 187 games by Eelco Haak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 64 draws, 66 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eelco Haak?
187 games by Eelco Haak 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.