Prepare against Hans Groffen
NLD · World #23,345 classical · FIDE ID 1004140
Our database contains 358 games by Hans Groffen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Groffen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Groffen 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 | 2,030 | 2,244 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,083 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,186 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 358 | 94 | 119 | 145 | 26.3% |
| As White | 182 | 58 | 58 | 66 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 176 | 36 | 61 | 79 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Groffen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Groffen's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 181 | 99.5% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Groffen usually continues c4 (41.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Groffen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Groffen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Groffen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 76 | 89.4% | 40.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 66.7% | 38.2% |
| f5 | 10 | 19.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Hans Groffen's chess games
All 358 games by Hans Groffen 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: 94 wins, 119 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 11/0/5 | 68.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 32 | 6/12/14 | 18.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 28 | 6/9/13 | 21.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 6/10/10 | 23.1% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Lars Karlsson | 2,493 | 9th Barcelona Sants Open | A90 |
| Jan 2012 | Twan Burg | 2,462 | chT-BEL 1112 | D94 |
| Apr 2008 | Mathias Womacka | 2,445 | Gausdal Open A | A72 |
| Mar 2014 | Mark Van der Werf | 2,426 | 74th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | A27 |
| May 2004 | Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti | 2,353 | Capablanca Memorial Mixto 39th | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capablanca Memorial Mixto 39th | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,962 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| chT-BEL 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,130 |
| chT-BEL 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Groffen's chess games?
358 games by Hans Groffen, 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 Hans Groffen has played.
What does Hans Groffen play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Hans Groffen opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Groffen answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Hans Groffen play as White?
As White, Hans Groffen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Groffen play as Black?
As Black, Hans Groffen most often plays: French: Classical Variation (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Hans Groffen's FIDE rating?
Hans Groffen is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Hans Groffen played?
Our database contains 358 games by Hans Groffen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 119 draws, 145 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Groffen?
358 games by Hans Groffen 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.