Prepare against Hendrik De Groot
NLD · World #15,407 classical · FIDE ID 1037021
Our database contains 59 games by Hendrik De Groot, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hendrik De Groot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hendrik De Groot 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 | 2,101 | 2,159 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 18 | 15 | 26 | 30.5% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hendrik De Groot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hendrik De Groot's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 58.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 58% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Groot usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Groot usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Groot usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Groot usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Groot usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Groot usually continues Qd3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 100.0% | 19.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Hendrik De Groot's chess games
All 59 games by Hendrik De Groot in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Fabrizio Bellia | 2,424 | 51st Groningen Open A | B08 |
| Nov 2017 | Ewoud De Groote | 2,291 | chT-NED 1718 | A13 |
| Dec 2018 | Erik Sparenberg | 2,215 | 56th Groningen Open | D79 |
| Dec 2014 | Jaap Vogel | 2,195 | 52nd Groningen Open | A88 |
| Dec 2013 | Ivo Maris | 2,161 | 51st Groningen Open A | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56th Groningen Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,072 |
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,190 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,032 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-NED Open U18 | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,906 |
| Enschede Open A U18 | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,507 |
| Groningen Vierkampen 1 | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hendrik De Groot's chess games?
59 games by Hendrik De Groot, from Nov 2011 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 Hendrik De Groot has played.
What does Hendrik De Groot play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Hendrik De Groot opens with 1.Nf3 (58% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hendrik De Groot answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games).
What openings does Hendrik De Groot play as White?
As White, Hendrik De Groot's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hendrik De Groot play as Black?
As Black, Hendrik De Groot most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Hendrik De Groot's FIDE rating?
Hendrik De Groot is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Hendrik De Groot played?
Our database contains 59 games by Hendrik De Groot, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hendrik De Groot?
59 games by Hendrik De Groot 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.