Prepare against Eric Jan Walinga
NLD · World #41,092 classical · FIDE ID 1011898
Our database contains 46 games by Eric Jan Walinga, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Jan Walinga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Jan Walinga 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 | 1,930 | 2,055 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 19 | 6 | 21 | 41.3% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Jan Walinga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Jan Walinga's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 55.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Walinga usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Walinga usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Walinga usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Eric Jan Walinga's chess games
All 46 games by Eric Jan Walinga in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Christopher Debray | 2,395 | 35th Syre Memorial Open | B36 |
| Aug 2015 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,293 | Groningen Atlantis Open | B04 |
| May 2008 | Julien Sohier | 2,270 | 31st Syre Memorial Open | C10 |
| May 2008 | Louis Chevant | 2,176 | 31st Syre Memorial Open | A49 |
| Aug 2015 | Peter Hulshof | 2,175 | Groningen Atlantis Open | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| 5th Plzen Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
| Groningen Atlantis Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,220 |
| 35th Syre Memorial Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,095 |
| 06th Figueres Open | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,308 |
| 31st Syre Memorial Open | 2008 | 3 | 2 | 2,353 |
| 32nd Syre Memorial Open | 2009 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,098 |
| 33rd Syre Memorial Open | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Jan Walinga's chess games?
46 games by Eric Jan Walinga, from Jul 2004 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 Eric Jan Walinga has played.
What does Eric Jan Walinga play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Eric Jan Walinga opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Jan Walinga answers 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Jan Walinga play as White?
As White, Eric Jan Walinga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Jan Walinga play as Black?
As Black, Eric Jan Walinga most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Eric Jan Walinga's FIDE rating?
Eric Jan Walinga is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Eric Jan Walinga played?
Our database contains 46 games by Eric Jan Walinga, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Jan Walinga?
46 games by Eric Jan Walinga 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.