Prepare against Frank Van Hasselt
Hong Kong SAR China · World #7,684 classical · FIDE ID 6000118
Our database contains 93 games by Frank Van Hasselt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Van Hasselt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Van Hasselt 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 | 2,211 | 2,253 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,229 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,214 | 2,229 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 31 | 23 | 39 | 33.3% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 17 | 14 | 23 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Van Hasselt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Van Hasselt's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 53.8% | 38.1% |
| e4 | 17 | 43.6% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 38.1% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hasselt usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Hasselt usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hasselt usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hasselt usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hasselt usually continues Qe2 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hasselt usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 81.0% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 50.0% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Frank Van Hasselt's chess games
All 93 games by Frank Van Hasselt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 23 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Oganes Danielian | 2,445 | ch-FRA Open FIDE | D37 |
| Sep 2021 | Adam Szeberenyi | 2,334 | Berlin Rising Stars IM | D36 |
| Sep 2021 | Vinzent Spitzl | 2,333 | Berlin Rising Stars IM | A37 |
| Jan 1986 | Oliver Schulte | 2,310 | Oakham YM | C36 |
| Nov 1986 | Mohammed Shabsh Abdulatif | 2,295 | Olympiad-27 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World U20-ch23 | 1984 | 13 | 5 | 2,117 |
| 24th Wch U20 | 1985 | 13 | 7 | – |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,362 |
| Berlin Rising Stars IM | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,197 |
| Oakham YM | 1986 | 9 | 3 | 2,184 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,175 |
| 30th Andorra Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Van Hasselt's chess games?
93 games by Frank Van Hasselt, from Apr 2003 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 Frank Van Hasselt has played.
What does Frank Van Hasselt play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Frank Van Hasselt opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Van Hasselt answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Frank Van Hasselt play as White?
As White, Frank Van Hasselt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Van Hasselt play as Black?
As Black, Frank Van Hasselt most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Frank Van Hasselt's FIDE rating?
Frank Van Hasselt is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,214 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Frank Van Hasselt played?
Our database contains 93 games by Frank Van Hasselt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 23 draws, 39 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Van Hasselt?
93 games by Frank Van Hasselt 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.