Prepare against Eelco Kuipers
FM · NLD · World #3,385 classical · FIDE ID 1002937
Our database contains 221 games by Eelco Kuipers, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eelco Kuipers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eelco Kuipers 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 | 2,323 | 2,350 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 85 | 71 | 65 | 38.5% |
| As White | 104 | 44 | 32 | 28 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 117 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eelco Kuipers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eelco Kuipers's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 85.6% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.7% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kuipers usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kuipers usually continues Nc3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kuipers usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kuipers usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kuipers usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 87.7% | 54.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 59.4% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 34.4% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Eelco Kuipers's chess games
All 221 games by Eelco Kuipers 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: 85 wins, 71 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Ian Rogers | 2,600 | chT-NED sf1 | B00 |
| Jan 1997 | Stefan Djuric | 2,545 | 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | B17 |
| Jan 1997 | Rongguang Ye | 2,525 | 6th Haarlem AKN Open | B01 |
| Aug 2003 | Leon Pliester | 2,396 | Tilburg Eksakt Open | B19 |
| Mar 2001 | Fred Van der Vliet | 2,334 | chT-NED 0001 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U18 | 1997 | 18 | 11 | 2,308 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1995 | 18 | 13 | 2,382 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1993 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,278 |
| Wch U14 | 1991 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| Wch U16 | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,175 |
| Dieren Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,376 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eelco Kuipers's chess games?
221 games by Eelco Kuipers, 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 Eelco Kuipers has played.
What does Eelco Kuipers play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Eelco Kuipers opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eelco Kuipers answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Eelco Kuipers play as White?
As White, Eelco Kuipers's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Vienna Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eelco Kuipers play as Black?
As Black, Eelco Kuipers most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Eelco Kuipers's FIDE rating?
Eelco Kuipers is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Eelco Kuipers played?
Our database contains 221 games by Eelco Kuipers, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 71 draws, 65 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eelco Kuipers?
221 games by Eelco Kuipers 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.