Prepare against Eric Van Driel
NLD · World #76,306 classical · FIDE ID 1049496
When preparing against Eric Van Driel, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (92%).
Our database contains 58 games by Eric Van Driel, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Van Driel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Van Driel 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 | 1,801 | 1,953 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 16 | 10 | 32 | 27.6% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Van Driel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Van Driel's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 92.9% | 36.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 36.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Driel usually continues c4 (26.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Driel usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Driel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Driel usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Eric Van Driel's chess games
All 58 games by Eric Van Driel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Wouter Bliek | 2,164 | 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | A57 |
| Jan 1996 | Paul Van Linde | 2,140 | Vlissingen Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlissingen Open | 1996 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,146 |
| 2nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,359 |
| 3rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1999 | 7 | 2 | 2,145 |
| 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | 1997 | 6 | 3 | 2,387 |
| 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2015 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,889 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,947 |
| 5th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Van Driel's chess games?
58 games by Eric Van Driel, from Sep 2013 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 Van Driel has played.
What does Eric Van Driel play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Eric Van Driel opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Van Driel answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Eric Van Driel play as White?
As White, Eric Van Driel's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Van Driel play as Black?
As Black, Eric Van Driel most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Eric Van Driel's FIDE rating?
Eric Van Driel is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Eric Van Driel played?
Our database contains 58 games by Eric Van Driel, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Van Driel?
58 games by Eric Van Driel 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.