Prepare against Erik van den Doel
GM · NLD · World #262 classical · FIDE ID 1003720
When preparing against Erik van den Doel, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 26.7% over 45 games.
Our database contains 2,048 games by Erik van den Doel, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Erik van den Doel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik van den Doel 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 | 2,558 | 2,616 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,498 | 2,625 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,515 | 2,564 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,048 | 1,047 | 657 | 344 | 51.1% |
| As White | 1,048 | 589 | 320 | 139 | 56.2% |
| As Black | 1,000 | 458 | 337 | 205 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik van den Doel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik van den Doel's side.
First moves as White (1,043 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 863 | 82.7% | 71.5% |
| d4 | 154 | 14.8% | 73.1% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 1.9% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.4% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 71.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Doel usually continues Nf3 (73.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Doel usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Doel usually continues d4 (68.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 73.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Doel usually continues Nf3 (74.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Doel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Doel usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (482 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 322 | 66.8% | 63.8% |
| c5 | 144 | 29.9% | 69.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.7% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 175 | 56.1% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 130 | 41.7% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Erik van den Doel's chess games
All 2,048 games by Erik van den Doel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 1,047 wins, 657 draws, 344 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 152 | 99/32/21 | 65.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 70 | 42/19/9 | 60.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 45 | 12/28/5 | 26.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 42 | 29/6/7 | 69.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 39 | 24/12/3 | 61.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 16/9/8 | 48.5% |
| D02 | London System | 32 | 18/9/5 | 56.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 32 | 13/15/4 | 40.6% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 31 | 15/12/4 | 48.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 21/6/4 | 67.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 97 | 45/41/11 | 46.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 55 | 20/20/15 | 36.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 54 | 17/26/11 | 31.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 49 | 33/11/5 | 67.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 48 | 22/15/11 | 45.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 39 | 14/15/10 | 35.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 37 | 11/17/9 | 29.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 33 | 10/16/7 | 30.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 31 | 11/14/6 | 35.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Michael Adams | 2,716 | Online Olympiad Div Top D | C84 |
| Jun 2011 | Loek van Wely | 2,675 | NED-ch internet | B23 |
| Aug 2006 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,668 | Dieren Open | B01 |
| Jul 1998 | Joel Lautier | 2,645 | Lost Boys Open | D15 |
| Jun 1997 | Jeroen Piket | 2,640 | ch-NED52 | C99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 72 | 52 | 2,552 |
| ch-NED | 2022 | 32 | 17 | 2,607 |
| Groningen Open | 1999 | 32 | 21 | 2,549 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2001 | 30 | 20 | 2,597 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open A | 2012 | 28 | 22.5 | 2,499 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2017 | 27 | 23 | 2,609 |
| Wch U14 | 1993 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,285 |
| Hoogovens-B | 1999 | 22 | 8 | 2,400 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Loek van Wely (36 games) · Dimitri Reinderman (23 games) · Friso Nijboer (22 games) · Sipke Ernst (18 games) · Sergei Tiviakov (17 games) · John T.H. van der Wiel (14 games) · Erwin L'Ami (13 games) · Benjamin Bok (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik van den Doel's chess games?
2,048 games by Erik van den Doel, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 den Doel has played.
What does Erik van den Doel play on the first move as White?
Across 1,043 games with White in our database, Erik van den Doel opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik van den Doel answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Erik van den Doel play as White?
As White, Erik van den Doel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (152 games, 65.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (70 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (45 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,048 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik van den Doel play as Black?
As Black, Erik van den Doel most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (97 games, 46.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (55 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (54 games, 31.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,000 games.
What is Erik van den Doel's FIDE rating?
Erik van den Doel is currently rated 2,558 in classical chess, 2,498 in rapid and 2,515 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,616 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Erik van den Doel played?
Our database contains 2,048 games by Erik van den Doel, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 1,047 wins, 657 draws, 344 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik van den Doel?
2,048 games by Erik van den Doel 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.