Prepare against Gerben Van der Hoeven
NLD · World #24,564 classical · FIDE ID 1040006
Our database contains 75 games by Gerben Van der Hoeven, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerben Van der Hoeven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerben Van der Hoeven 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 | 2,021 | 2,049 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 28 | 10 | 37 | 37.3% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 4 | 20 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerben Van der Hoeven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerben Van der Hoeven's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 63.9% | 37.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Gerben Van der Hoeven's chess games
All 75 games by Gerben Van der Hoeven in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 28 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Bagrationi | 2,443 | 83rd Leiden Noteboom Open | A44 |
| Jul 2016 | Filip Simunek | 2,143 | 22nd Klatovy Open | A29 |
| Jul 2013 | Juergen Marth | 2,058 | 5th Vellmar Open A | A44 |
| Jul 2013 | Adinda Serdijn Koster | 2,048 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2013 | Roger D De Coverly | 2,036 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| Twente Young Master Open C | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,659 |
| 5th Vellmar Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,892 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,985 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open B | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| Enschede Open B U16 | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerben Van der Hoeven's chess games?
75 games by Gerben Van der Hoeven, from Sep 2011 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 Gerben Van der Hoeven has played.
What does Gerben Van der Hoeven play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Gerben Van der Hoeven opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerben Van der Hoeven answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Gerben Van der Hoeven play as White?
As White, Gerben Van der Hoeven's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerben Van der Hoeven play as Black?
As Black, Gerben Van der Hoeven most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Gerben Van der Hoeven's FIDE rating?
Gerben Van der Hoeven is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Gerben Van der Hoeven played?
Our database contains 75 games by Gerben Van der Hoeven, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerben Van der Hoeven?
75 games by Gerben Van der Hoeven 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.