Prepare against Erik Van de Plassche
NLD · World #25,670 classical · FIDE ID 1026860
Our database contains 102 games by Erik Van de Plassche, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Van de Plassche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Van de Plassche 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 | 2,013 | 2,229 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 32 | 32 | 38 | 31.4% |
| As White | 58 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Van de Plassche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Van de Plassche's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 98.3% | 53.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Plassche usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Plassche usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Plassche usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Plassche usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 10.0% |
Erik Van de Plassche's chess games
All 102 games by Erik Van de Plassche in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 32 wins, 32 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Jyrki Kiltti | 2,241 | chT-FIN1B 1415 | B07 |
| Sep 2014 | Timo Nippula | 2,218 | chT-FIN1B 1415 | A57 |
| Nov 2014 | Tommi Franssila | 2,201 | chT-FIN 1415 | D13 |
| Nov 2014 | Dietmar Vinke | 2,166 | chT-FIN 1415 | A62 |
| Mar 2015 | Risto Lehtivaara | 2,161 | chT-FIN 1415 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano Open | 2007 | 16 | 10 | 2,217 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-NED U20 28 | 1978 | 9 | 4 | – |
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,944 |
| chT-FIN 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,970 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,292 |
| Helsinki HSK Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Van de Plassche's chess games?
102 games by Erik Van de Plassche, from Jan 2007 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 Van de Plassche has played.
What does Erik Van de Plassche play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Erik Van de Plassche opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Van de Plassche answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Erik Van de Plassche play as White?
As White, Erik Van de Plassche's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Van de Plassche play as Black?
As Black, Erik Van de Plassche most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Erik Van de Plassche's FIDE rating?
Erik Van de Plassche is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Erik Van de Plassche played?
Our database contains 102 games by Erik Van de Plassche, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 32 draws, 38 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Van de Plassche?
102 games by Erik Van de Plassche 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.