Prepare against Hans Ree
GM · NLD · World #6,520 classical · FIDE ID 1000098
Our database contains 1,714 games by Hans Ree, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Ree's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Ree 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 | 2,234 | 2,431 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,714 | 463 | 822 | 428 | 27.0% |
| As White | 857 | 280 | 396 | 180 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 857 | 183 | 426 | 248 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Ree's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Ree's side.
First moves as White (857 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 399 | 46.6% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 251 | 29.3% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 125 | 14.6% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 7.8% | 41.0% |
| b4 | 7 | 0.8% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Ree usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Ree usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Ree usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ree usually continues Nc3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Ree usually continues Nc3 (60.8% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Ree usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (379 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 186 | 49.1% | 48.9% |
| e5 | 93 | 24.5% | 43.0% |
| e6 | 67 | 17.7% | 47.0% |
| g6 | 17 | 4.5% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 11 | 2.9% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 153 | 62.4% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 41 | 16.7% | 45.1% |
| e6 | 24 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 19 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Hans Ree's chess games
All 1,714 games by Hans Ree 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: 463 wins, 822 draws, 428 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 82 | 24/42/16 | 29.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 55 | 19/24/12 | 34.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 50 | 18/23/9 | 36.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 45 | 15/20/9 | 33.3% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 43 | 16/16/11 | 37.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 42 | 16/19/7 | 38.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 42 | 13/21/8 | 31.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41 | 11/23/7 | 26.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 11/19/7 | 29.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 13/15/8 | 36.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 66 | 16/30/20 | 24.2% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 56 | 18/21/17 | 32.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 50 | 13/18/19 | 26.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 46 | 9/26/11 | 19.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 42 | 12/17/13 | 28.6% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33 | 8/17/8 | 24.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 30 | 2/20/8 | 6.7% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 29 | 7/17/5 | 24.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 6/11/10 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Jeroen Piket | 2,628 | chT-NED 0001 Playoff Decider | E14 |
| Mar 1979 | Jan H Timman | 2,625 | ch-NED 34 | B85 |
| May 1981 | Lev Polugaevsky | 2,620 | IBM-21 Herinnerungs Toernooi | E11 |
| Jan 1984 | Robert Huebner | 2,620 | Hoogovens | A42 |
| Nov 1982 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,615 | Olympiad-25 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogovens | 1986 | 258 | 106 | 2,480 |
| IBM | 1976 | 146 | 65.5 | 2,470 |
| ch-NED | 1985 | 88 | 54 | 2,487 |
| Nijmegen RABO | 1983 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,436 |
| OHRA-B | 1989 | 27 | 13 | 2,418 |
| Lone Pine Open Louis D. Statham Masters | 1981 | 27 | 17 | 2,558 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2001 | 27 | 14 | 2,373 |
| The Hague AEGON | 1997 | 18 | 10 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: John T.H. Van der Wiel (28 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Ree's chess games?
1,714 games by Hans Ree, 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 Ree has played.
What does Hans Ree play on the first move as White?
Across 857 games with White in our database, Hans Ree opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Ree answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Hans Ree play as White?
As White, Hans Ree's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (82 games, 29.3% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 34.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (50 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 857 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Ree play as Black?
As Black, Hans Ree most often plays: Sicilian (66 games, 24.2% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (56 games, 32.1% win rate); Modern Defense (50 games, 26.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 857 games.
What is Hans Ree's FIDE rating?
Hans Ree is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Hans Ree played?
Our database contains 1,714 games by Hans Ree, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 463 wins, 822 draws, 428 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Ree?
1,714 games by Hans Ree 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.