Prepare against Harry Verhoef
NLD · World #71,562 classical · FIDE ID 1026933
When preparing against Harry Verhoef, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Harry Verhoef, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harry Verhoef's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harry Verhoef 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 | 1,816 | 1,940 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,813 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,873 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 9.7% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harry Verhoef's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harry Verhoef's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 19.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 19.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Verhoef usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Verhoef usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Verhoef usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Verhoef usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Harry Verhoef's chess games
All 31 games by Harry Verhoef in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 3 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Boris Friesen | 2,146 | 10th Vlissingen HZ Open | C00 |
| Aug 2024 | Jan Jodilyn Fronda Pascua | 2,089 | 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 2,032 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,796 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,004 |
| 12th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2008 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,036 |
| 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,842 |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,707 |
| 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,923 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harry Verhoef's chess games?
31 games by Harry Verhoef, from Oct 2007 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 Harry Verhoef has played.
What does Harry Verhoef play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Harry Verhoef opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harry Verhoef answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Harry Verhoef play as White?
As White, Harry Verhoef's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harry Verhoef play as Black?
As Black, Harry Verhoef most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Harry Verhoef's FIDE rating?
Harry Verhoef is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Harry Verhoef played?
Our database contains 31 games by Harry Verhoef, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses (9.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harry Verhoef?
31 games by Harry Verhoef 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.