Prepare against Elmar Hommes
NLD · World #15,620 classical · FIDE ID 1017136
Our database contains 114 games by Elmar Hommes, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elmar Hommes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elmar Hommes 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 | 2,099 | 2,126 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 40 | 17 | 57 | 35.1% |
| As White | 59 | 23 | 7 | 29 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 17 | 10 | 28 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elmar Hommes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elmar Hommes's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 42.4% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 37.3% | 27.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Hommes usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Hommes usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Hommes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Hommes usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Hommes usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hommes usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 55.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 23.7% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Elmar Hommes's chess games
All 114 games by Elmar Hommes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 40 wins, 17 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Max Warmerdam | 2,356 | 55th Groningen Open A | E63 |
| Dec 2017 | Saloni Sapale | 2,308 | 55th Groningen Open A | A11 |
| Aug 2015 | Olaf Steffens | 2,286 | Groningen Atlantis Open | A00 |
| Jun 2026 | Arnold,Rhys | 2,249 | HSG Open 2026 | D96 |
| Jun 2025 | Alan Bakija | 2,229 | HSG Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2004 | 15 | 8.5 | – |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2002 | 12 | 8.5 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,649 |
| 55th Groningen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| 53rd Groningen Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-NED U12 | 2001 | 9 | 3 | – |
| ch-NED U21 | 2007 | 8 | 1 | 1,822 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elmar Hommes's chess games?
114 games by Elmar Hommes, from Oct 2008 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 Elmar Hommes has played.
What does Elmar Hommes play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Elmar Hommes opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elmar Hommes answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Elmar Hommes play as White?
As White, Elmar Hommes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elmar Hommes play as Black?
As Black, Elmar Hommes most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Elmar Hommes's FIDE rating?
Elmar Hommes is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Elmar Hommes played?
Our database contains 114 games by Elmar Hommes, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 17 draws, 57 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elmar Hommes?
114 games by Elmar Hommes 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.