Prepare against Erik Dignum
NLD · World #25,403 classical · FIDE ID 1012967
When preparing against Erik Dignum, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Erik Dignum, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Dignum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Dignum 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 | 2,015 | 2,097 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,015 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 2,008 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 25.5% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Dignum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Dignum's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 68.0% | 29.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 24.0% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 29.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Dignum usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Dignum usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …b5 (6% of these games) — Dignum usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Dignum usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Dignum usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Dignum usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Erik Dignum's chess games
All 51 games by Erik Dignum in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Gerard Van Otten | 2,226 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | C60 |
| Jan 1999 | Rolf Dijksterhuis | 2,145 | Utrecht Keres Memorial Open | B75 |
| May 2001 | Sjoerd Drent | 2,083 | Soest Open | A21 |
| Oct 2000 | Zbigniew Gorecki | 2,005 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | B10 |
| May 2001 | Rody Straat | 1,885 | Soest Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,114 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,945 |
| Utrecht Keres Memorial Open | 1999 | 6 | 3 | 2,331 |
| Soest Open | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 1,977 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,211 |
| 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2004 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,914 |
| Dutch League 2024-25 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 2,081 |
| chT-NED 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Dignum's chess games?
51 games by Erik Dignum, from Oct 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 Erik Dignum has played.
What does Erik Dignum play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Erik Dignum opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Dignum answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Erik Dignum play as White?
As White, Erik Dignum's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Dignum play as Black?
As Black, Erik Dignum most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Erik Dignum's FIDE rating?
Erik Dignum is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Erik Dignum played?
Our database contains 51 games by Erik Dignum, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Dignum?
51 games by Erik Dignum 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.