Prepare against Erik Van Eijndhoven
NLD · World #29,043 classical · FIDE ID 1016741
Our database contains 69 games by Erik Van Eijndhoven, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Van Eijndhoven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Van Eijndhoven 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 | 1,991 | 2,175 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 17 | 29 | 23 | 24.6% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Van Eijndhoven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Van Eijndhoven's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 42.4% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 33.3% | 36.4% |
| e3 | 8 | 24.2% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Eijndhoven usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Eijndhoven usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Eijndhoven usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Eijndhoven usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Eijndhoven usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Eijndhoven usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Erik Van Eijndhoven's chess games
All 69 games by Erik Van Eijndhoven in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 17 wins, 29 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Christian Goldschmidt | 2,249 | 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | E62 |
| May 2007 | Holger Telke | 2,163 | Maastricht Limburg Open | E86 |
| May 2007 | Roel Hamblok | 1,943 | Maastricht Limburg Open | A39 |
| May 2008 | Laura Boulan | 1,921 | Maastricht Limburg Open | C00 |
| Aug 2007 | Zhi Rong Benjamin Foo | 1,840 | 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 2,145 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1995 | 8 | 3 | 2,075 |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,159 |
| 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,143 |
| 10th Haarlem AKN Open | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 2,420 |
| 12th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,857 |
| Apeldoorn Aventus Open | 2001 | 5 | 2 | 2,387 |
| Helmond Open | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Van Eijndhoven's chess games?
69 games by Erik Van Eijndhoven, from Oct 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 Eijndhoven has played.
What does Erik Van Eijndhoven play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Erik Van Eijndhoven opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Van Eijndhoven answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Erik Van Eijndhoven play as White?
As White, Erik Van Eijndhoven's most-played openings in our database are: Van 't Kruijs Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Van Eijndhoven play as Black?
As Black, Erik Van Eijndhoven most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Erik Van Eijndhoven's FIDE rating?
Erik Van Eijndhoven is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Erik Van Eijndhoven played?
Our database contains 69 games by Erik Van Eijndhoven, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 29 draws, 23 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Van Eijndhoven?
69 games by Erik Van Eijndhoven 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.