Prepare against Hans Klip
IM · NLD · World #4,027 classical · FIDE ID 1000845
Our database contains 353 games by Hans Klip, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Klip's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Klip 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 | 2,302 | 2,394 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,280 | 2,280 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,263 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 129 | 118 | 106 | 36.5% |
| As White | 176 | 78 | 55 | 43 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 177 | 51 | 63 | 63 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Klip's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Klip's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 96.6% | 59.4% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Klip usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Klip usually continues Bc4 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Klip usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Klip usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Klip usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Klip usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 82 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 67 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Hans Klip's chess games
All 353 games by Hans Klip 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: 129 wins, 118 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 34 | 11/10/13 | 32.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 75 | 23/22/30 | 30.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Sipke Ernst | 2,587 | chT-NED 0910 | A88 |
| Jan 1997 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 2,555 | NED-chT sf2 | B82 |
| Aug 2010 | Farid Abbasov | 2,549 | Arctic Chess Challenge | C11 |
| Nov 2002 | Dennis De Vreugt | 2,501 | chT-NED 0203 | B31 |
| Jan 1993 | Paul Van der Sterren | 2,490 | chT-NED | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 1991 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,403 |
| chT-NED | 1998 | 17 | 10 | 2,480 |
| Groningen Open | 1993 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,197 |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,477 |
| chT-NED 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,430 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,402 |
| 51st ch-NED sf | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,225 |
| Sas van Gent | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Klip's chess games?
353 games by Hans Klip, 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 Klip has played.
What does Hans Klip play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Hans Klip opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Klip answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans Klip play as White?
As White, Hans Klip's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Klip play as Black?
As Black, Hans Klip most often plays: Dutch Defense (75 games, 30.7% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Hans Klip's FIDE rating?
Hans Klip is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess, 2,280 in rapid and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,394 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Hans Klip played?
Our database contains 353 games by Hans Klip, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 118 draws, 106 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Klip?
353 games by Hans Klip 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.