Prepare against Evert Baak
NLD · World #67,964 classical · FIDE ID 1030167
When preparing against Evert Baak, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Evert Baak, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Evert Baak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evert Baak 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 | 1,828 | 1,932 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evert Baak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evert Baak's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Baak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Baak usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Baak usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Evert Baak's chess games
All 39 games by Evert Baak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | Rolf Dijksterhuis | 2,145 | Utrecht OKU Open A | A11 |
| Jan 2001 | Hans Galje | 2,106 | Utrecht OKU Open A | A04 |
| Jan 2001 | Malcolm R Peacock | 2,040 | Utrecht OKU Open A | A12 |
| Apr 2012 | Geert Veldhuis | 1,951 | Delft Prinsenstad Open B | C14 |
| Jul 2014 | Lourens Smaal | 1,917 | 8th Leiden Open A | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| Soest Open | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,357 |
| 09th Leiden LCT Open B | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,952 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open B | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,711 |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,776 |
| 8th Leiden Open A | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 2,145 |
| 12th Leiden Open B | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,881 |
| Leiden LCT Open B 7th | 2013 | 2 | 2 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evert Baak's chess games?
39 games by Evert Baak, from May 2015 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 Evert Baak has played.
What does Evert Baak play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Evert Baak opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evert Baak answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Evert Baak play as White?
As White, Evert Baak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evert Baak play as Black?
As Black, Evert Baak most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Evert Baak's FIDE rating?
Evert Baak is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Evert Baak played?
Our database contains 39 games by Evert Baak, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evert Baak?
39 games by Evert Baak 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.