Prepare against Eelco Naarding
NLD · World #46,284 classical · FIDE ID 1009303
Our database contains 42 games by Eelco Naarding, covering Dec 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eelco Naarding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eelco Naarding 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 | 1,908 | 1,960 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,668 | 1,896 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 8 | 24 | 23.8% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eelco Naarding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eelco Naarding's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 34.2% |
| a3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 34.2% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Naarding usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Naarding usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Naarding usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Naarding usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Eelco Naarding's chess games
All 42 games by Eelco Naarding in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2024 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Stijn Van Puyvelde | 1,298 | Hengelo U20 Open | D30 |
| Aug 2005 | Sebastiaan Haverkate | 1,120 | Hengelo U20 Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2004 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2002 | 15 | 5.5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,488 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eelco Naarding's chess games?
42 games by Eelco Naarding, from Dec 2024 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 Naarding has played.
What does Eelco Naarding play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Eelco Naarding opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eelco Naarding answers 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Eelco Naarding play as White?
As White, Eelco Naarding's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eelco Naarding play as Black?
As Black, Eelco Naarding most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Eelco Naarding's FIDE rating?
Eelco Naarding is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess and 1,668 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Eelco Naarding played?
Our database contains 42 games by Eelco Naarding, covering Dec 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eelco Naarding?
42 games by Eelco Naarding 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.