Prepare against Hein Piet Van der Spek
NLD · World #16,324 classical · FIDE ID 1007831
When preparing against Hein Piet Van der Spek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 48 games by Hein Piet Van der Spek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hein Piet Van der Spek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hein Piet Van der Spek 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 | 2,091 | 2,247 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,133 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 35.4% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hein Piet Van der Spek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hein Piet Van der Spek's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Spek usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Spek usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Spek usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Hein Piet Van der Spek's chess games
All 48 games by Hein Piet Van der Spek 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema | 2,405 | chTB-NED 9495 | B31 |
| Jan 1989 | Liafbern Riemersma | 2,380 | Groningen Open 2 | B31 |
| Aug 2002 | Henk Happel | 2,254 | Lost Boys Open | C00 |
| Jun 1998 | John Raymond Markus | 2,130 | Utrecht Open | C91 |
| Jun 1998 | Jaap Van Oosten | 1,850 | Utrecht Open | C91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Den Haag | 1968 | 7 | 2 | – |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 6 | 3 | 2,315 |
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2000 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,580 |
| Groningen Open 2 | 1989 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,497 |
| Utrecht Open | 1998 | 2 | 2 | 2,390 |
| chT-NED | 1993 | 2 | 0 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hein Piet Van der Spek's chess games?
48 games by Hein Piet Van der Spek, 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 Hein Piet Van der Spek has played.
What does Hein Piet Van der Spek play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Hein Piet Van der Spek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hein Piet Van der Spek answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Hein Piet Van der Spek play as White?
As White, Hein Piet Van der Spek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hein Piet Van der Spek play as Black?
As Black, Hein Piet Van der Spek most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Hein Piet Van der Spek's FIDE rating?
Hein Piet Van der Spek is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Hein Piet Van der Spek played?
Our database contains 48 games by Hein Piet Van der Spek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hein Piet Van der Spek?
48 games by Hein Piet Van der Spek 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.