Prepare against Erik-Jan Hummel
FM · NLD · World #5,638 classical · FIDE ID 1009028
Our database contains 228 games by Erik-Jan Hummel, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik-Jan Hummel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik-Jan Hummel 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 | 2,256 | 2,319 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 104 | 53 | 71 | 45.6% |
| As White | 112 | 56 | 21 | 35 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 116 | 48 | 32 | 36 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik-Jan Hummel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik-Jan Hummel's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 69.6% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 15 | 13.4% | 80.0% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 7.1% | 56.3% |
| b4 | 8 | 7.1% | 31.3% |
| a3 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Nf3 (86.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hummel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Hummel usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hummel usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Hummel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 87.1% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 77.1% | 64.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
Erik-Jan Hummel's chess games
All 228 games by Erik-Jan Hummel 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: 104 wins, 53 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Willy Hendriks | 2,387 | BL2-West 1415 | B43 |
| Oct 2000 | Joost Berkvens | 2,364 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | C11 |
| Sep 2015 | Mohammed Taha Yasen | 2,363 | chT-NED 1516 | B50 |
| Oct 2024 | Lucien Van Beek | 2,342 | Dutch League 2024-25 | B28 |
| Nov 2016 | Claude Landenbergue | 2,334 | 32nd EU-Cup | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 2001 | 18 | 12 | 2,397 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-NED U14 | 1999 | 18 | 10 | 2,239 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,485 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,213 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,241 |
| Groningen Atlantis B | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,181 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik-Jan Hummel's chess games?
228 games by Erik-Jan Hummel, 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 Erik-Jan Hummel has played.
What does Erik-Jan Hummel play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Erik-Jan Hummel opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik-Jan Hummel answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Erik-Jan Hummel play as White?
As White, Erik-Jan Hummel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Orangutan opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik-Jan Hummel play as Black?
As Black, Erik-Jan Hummel most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Erik-Jan Hummel's FIDE rating?
Erik-Jan Hummel is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Erik-Jan Hummel played?
Our database contains 228 games by Erik-Jan Hummel, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 53 draws, 71 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik-Jan Hummel?
228 games by Erik-Jan Hummel 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.