Prepare against Guido Van Hesselingen
FM · NLD · World #9,239 classical · FIDE ID 1085735
Our database contains 69 games by Guido Van Hesselingen, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Guido Van Hesselingen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guido Van Hesselingen 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 | 2,182 | 2,303 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,173 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,082 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 24 | 11 | 34 | 34.8% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guido Van Hesselingen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guido Van Hesselingen's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Hesselingen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hesselingen usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Hesselingen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Guido Van Hesselingen's chess games
All 69 games by Guido Van Hesselingen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 24 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B68 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Kobe Smeets | 2,383 | Dutch Youth U18 | B68 |
| Apr 2025 | Murad Abdulla | 2,303 | Tapijtgigant Alkmaars Schaakkampioenschap 2025 | B72 |
| May 2025 | Khoi Pham | 2,292 | Dutch Championship Qualification | C54 |
| Mar 2026 | Sam Baselmans | 2,290 | Dutch League 2025-26 | C50 |
| May 2025 | Siem Van Dael | 2,278 | Dutch Championship Qualification | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Championship Qualification | 2025 | 13 | 5 | 2,159 |
| Dutch League 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 2,107 |
| Dutch Youth U18 | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,334 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,935 |
| NED-ch U18 Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,987 |
| Science Park Open A | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,094 |
| Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,223 |
| Tapijtgigant Alkmaars Schaakkampioenschap 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guido Van Hesselingen's chess games?
69 games by Guido Van Hesselingen, from Nov 2022 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 Guido Van Hesselingen has played.
What does Guido Van Hesselingen play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Guido Van Hesselingen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guido Van Hesselingen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Guido Van Hesselingen play as White?
As White, Guido Van Hesselingen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guido Van Hesselingen play as Black?
As Black, Guido Van Hesselingen most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Guido Van Hesselingen's FIDE rating?
Guido Van Hesselingen is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Guido Van Hesselingen played?
Our database contains 69 games by Guido Van Hesselingen, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guido Van Hesselingen?
69 games by Guido Van Hesselingen 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.