Prepare against Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven
NLD · World #7,658 classical · FIDE ID 1008595
Our database contains 53 games by Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gert-Jan 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 | 2,211 | 2,285 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,238 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 32.1% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 86.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 33.3% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven's chess games
All 53 games by Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Chiel Van Oosterom | 2,422 | chT-NED 1011 | A36 |
| Jan 2000 | Zdenko Krnic | 2,400 | Lost Boys Open | B21 |
| Apr 2011 | Eelke Wiersma | 2,399 | chT-NED 1011 | E94 |
| Jan 2000 | Daniel Stellwagen | 2,285 | Lost Boys Open | B06 |
| Aug 2001 | Richard Vedder | 2,220 | Lost Boys Open | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2001 | 17 | 8 | 2,256 |
| ch-NED Open U18 | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| chT-NED 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,304 |
| 7th Haarlem AKN Open | 1998 | 6 | 4 | 2,578 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,575 |
| chT-NED 0102 | 2002 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,161 |
| ZSG/Computerij Open A | 1992 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,135 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven's chess games?
53 games by Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven, 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 Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven has played.
What does Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven play as White?
As White, Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven play as Black?
As Black, Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven's FIDE rating?
Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven played?
Our database contains 53 games by Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gert-Jan Van der Hoeven?
53 games by Gert-Jan 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.