Prepare against Frits Veenstra
NLD · World #65,449 classical · FIDE ID 1020196
When preparing against Frits Veenstra, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Frits Veenstra, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frits Veenstra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frits Veenstra 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 | 1,836 | 1,925 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,862 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 36.1% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frits Veenstra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frits Veenstra's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Veenstra usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Veenstra usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Veenstra usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Frits Veenstra's chess games
All 36 games by Frits Veenstra in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Aug 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, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D79 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Heiko Goede | 2,009 | 36th Moehnesee Cup | D58 |
| Jun 2005 | Peter Babarczy | 2,002 | Balatonlelle Open B | D15 |
| Jun 2005 | Karl Wageneder | 1,959 | Balatonlelle Open B | D79 |
| Jun 2005 | Jozsef Robert Kovacs | 1,905 | Balatonlelle Open B | B01 |
| Jun 2024 | Gijs Van Wamel | 1,743 | Helmond Rapid Open | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonlelle Open B | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,998 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open-C | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 1,886 |
| 36th Moehnesee Cup | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,852 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,405 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,797 |
| 3rd Cidade De Lagos Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,944 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2023 - A & B | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,606 |
| Gran Canaria Open | 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frits Veenstra's chess games?
36 games by Frits Veenstra, from Nov 2010 to Aug 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 Frits Veenstra has played.
What does Frits Veenstra play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Frits Veenstra opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frits Veenstra answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Frits Veenstra play as White?
As White, Frits Veenstra's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frits Veenstra play as Black?
As Black, Frits Veenstra most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Frits Veenstra's FIDE rating?
Frits Veenstra is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Frits Veenstra played?
Our database contains 36 games by Frits Veenstra, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frits Veenstra?
36 games by Frits Veenstra 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.