Prepare against Elmer Van Veenendaal
NLD · World #27,318 classical · FIDE ID 1026801
When preparing against Elmer Van Veenendaal, expect 1.d4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (23% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (27%).
Our database contains 73 games by Elmer Van Veenendaal, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elmer Van Veenendaal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elmer Van Veenendaal 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 | 2,002 | 2,120 | Sep 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,158 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 28 | 13 | 32 | 38.4% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elmer Van Veenendaal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elmer Van Veenendaal's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 33.3% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 17.9% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.8% | 20.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 10.3% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Veenendaal usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Veenendaal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Veenendaal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Veenendaal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Veenendaal usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Elmer Van Veenendaal's chess games
All 73 games by Elmer Van Veenendaal in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 28 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic | 2,247 | 3rd Terre degli Elimi Open | B16 |
| Aug 2011 | Keith MacKinnon | 2,201 | 17th Vienna Open | B12 |
| Aug 2008 | Fabian Miesen | 2,071 | 12th Vlissingen HZ Open | B92 |
| May 2014 | Daniel Groetzbach | 2,005 | Berlin Spring Open A | D46 |
| Oct 2009 | Peter A Williams | 1,961 | 35th Guernsey Open | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,063 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,039 |
| Krakow Open B 22nd | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,099 |
| 3rd Terre degli Elimi Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| 35th Guernsey Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| Berlin Spring Open A | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,190 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1,868 |
| 12th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elmer Van Veenendaal's chess games?
73 games by Elmer Van Veenendaal, from Sep 2009 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 Elmer Van Veenendaal has played.
What does Elmer Van Veenendaal play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Elmer Van Veenendaal opens with 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elmer Van Veenendaal answers 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Elmer Van Veenendaal play as White?
As White, Elmer Van Veenendaal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elmer Van Veenendaal play as Black?
As Black, Elmer Van Veenendaal most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Elmer Van Veenendaal's FIDE rating?
Elmer Van Veenendaal is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Elmer Van Veenendaal played?
Our database contains 73 games by Elmer Van Veenendaal, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elmer Van Veenendaal?
73 games by Elmer Van Veenendaal 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.