Prepare against Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen
NLD · World #45,789 classical · FIDE ID 1012355
When preparing against Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 104 games by Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen 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 | 1,910 | 2,006 | Nov 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 20 | 47 | 37 | 19.2% |
| As White | 52 | 14 | 30 | 8 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 52 | 6 | 17 | 29 | 11.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 78.8% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 21.2% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Nieuwenhuizen usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nieuwenhuizen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nieuwenhuizen usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Nieuwenhuizen usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Nieuwenhuizen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen's chess games
All 104 games by Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 20 wins, 47 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Katarzyna Toma | 2,238 | Litomysl Open | D94 |
| Aug 2011 | Zdenek Vybiral | 2,205 | Tabor Open | D36 |
| Aug 2010 | Jan Uhmann | 2,154 | Tabor Open | E56 |
| Dec 2006 | Jiri Zelezny | 2,120 | Litomysl Open | D61 |
| Aug 2011 | Jiri Groh | 2,116 | Tabor Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 32 | 16.5 | 2,075 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2012 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| 2nd Plzen Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| Litomysl Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,100 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,053 |
| 11th Liberec Open | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,840 |
| 11th Orlova Open A | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,465 |
| 3rd Plzen Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen's chess games?
104 games by Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen, from Jan 2005 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 Van Nieuwenhuizen has played.
What does Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen play as White?
As White, Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen play as Black?
As Black, Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen's FIDE rating?
Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen played?
Our database contains 104 games by Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 47 draws, 37 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen?
104 games by Hans Van Nieuwenhuizen 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.