Prepare against Eric Van 't Hof
CM · NLD · World #19,531 classical · FIDE ID 1015214
Our database contains 83 games by Eric Van 't Hof, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Van 't Hof's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Van 't Hof 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 | 2,061 | 2,215 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 30 | 22 | 31 | 36.1% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Van 't Hof's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Van 't Hof's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 76.9% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 12.8% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Hof usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hof usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Hof usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Hof usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hof usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Hof usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Eric Van 't Hof's chess games
All 83 games by Eric Van 't Hof in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 30 wins, 22 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Henk Van der Poel | 2,306 | 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | E36 |
| Jun 2015 | Quirinius Van Dorp | 2,113 | ch-Leiden SB A | C18 |
| Jun 2012 | Frans Erwich | 1,985 | ch-Leiden SB | C95 |
| May 2013 | Klaas Veldhuysen | 1,968 | 30th Bussum Open | D45 |
| Oct 2012 | Nathalie Van der Lende | 1,968 | 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-Leiden SB A | 2015 | 12 | 5 | 1,965 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,153 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 2,025 |
| 30th Bussum Open | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,030 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Van 't Hof's chess games?
83 games by Eric Van 't Hof, from Jul 2005 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 't Hof has played.
What does Eric Van 't Hof play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Eric Van 't Hof opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Van 't Hof answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Eric Van 't Hof play as White?
As White, Eric Van 't Hof's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Van 't Hof play as Black?
As Black, Eric Van 't Hof most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Eric Van 't Hof's FIDE rating?
Eric Van 't Hof is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Eric Van 't Hof played?
Our database contains 83 games by Eric Van 't Hof, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 22 draws, 31 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Van 't Hof?
83 games by Eric Van 't Hof 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.