Prepare against Geert Van Hoorn
NLD · World #22,554 classical · FIDE ID 1048112
Our database contains 97 games by Geert Van Hoorn, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geert Van Hoorn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geert Van Hoorn 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 | 2,036 | 2,045 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 41 | 16 | 40 | 42.3% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 9 | 22 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 48 | 23 | 7 | 18 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geert Van Hoorn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geert Van Hoorn's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 45.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hoorn usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hoorn usually continues f4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hoorn usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.9% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Geert Van Hoorn's chess games
All 97 games by Geert Van Hoorn in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 41 wins, 16 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C30 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Akshat Chandra | 2,536 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | E90 |
| Apr 2017 | Esper Van Baar | 2,136 | ch-NED U18/20 | B76 |
| Dec 2019 | Jasper Zwirs | 2,062 | 57th Groningen Open | B90 |
| May 2015 | Sourav Bhattacharjee | 2,042 | ch-NED U17 | B23 |
| Apr 2017 | Erwin Kalle | 2,039 | ch-NED U18/20 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U17 | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,900 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,808 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,028 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,881 |
| ch-NED U18/20 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,942 |
| 57th Groningen Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geert Van Hoorn's chess games?
97 games by Geert Van Hoorn, from Jun 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 Geert Van Hoorn has played.
What does Geert Van Hoorn play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Geert Van Hoorn opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geert Van Hoorn answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Geert Van Hoorn play as White?
As White, Geert Van Hoorn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geert Van Hoorn play as Black?
As Black, Geert Van Hoorn most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Geert Van Hoorn's FIDE rating?
Geert Van Hoorn is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Geert Van Hoorn played?
Our database contains 97 games by Geert Van Hoorn, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 16 draws, 40 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geert Van Hoorn?
97 games by Geert Van Hoorn 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.