Prepare against Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema
IM · NLD · World #3,525 classical · FIDE ID 1000454
Our database contains 857 games by Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema 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 | 2,318 | 2,406 | Jul 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,329 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 857 | 285 | 340 | 232 | 33.3% |
| As White | 424 | 157 | 164 | 103 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 433 | 128 | 176 | 129 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema's side.
First moves as White (424 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 247 | 58.3% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 93 | 21.9% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 11.3% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 36 | 8.5% | 59.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hoeksema usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Hoeksema usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hoeksema usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Hoeksema usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hoeksema usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hoeksema usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 164 | 73.2% | 54.6% |
| e6 | 30 | 13.4% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 4.9% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.2% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 85.0% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.8% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.8% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema's chess games
All 857 games by Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema 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: 285 wins, 340 draws, 232 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 37 | 16/18/3 | 43.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/16/3 | 38.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 5/13/5 | 21.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 93 | 29/41/23 | 31.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41 | 13/15/13 | 31.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Christopher Lutz | 2,580 | Leeuwarden Open | D41 |
| Jun 1994 | Loek Van Wely | 2,570 | ch-NED 49 | E99 |
| Dec 1999 | Friso Nijboer | 2,559 | ch-NED 55 sf | D90 |
| Jan 1998 | Valery Beim | 2,555 | Dieren Open | A87 |
| Oct 2006 | Semen I. Dvoirys | 2,553 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2009 | 127 | 74 | 2,405 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2006 | 36 | 21 | 2,462 |
| Groningen Open A | 2009 | 36 | 21 | 2,298 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2007 | 33 | 21 | 2,364 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 2004 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,533 |
| Groningen Open | 2007 | 26 | 14 | 2,429 |
| The Hague AEGON | 1997 | 18 | 12 | – |
| chT-NED | 1998 | 18 | 6 | 2,300 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Friso Nijboer (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema's chess games?
857 games by Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema, 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 Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema has played.
What does Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema play on the first move as White?
Across 424 games with White in our database, Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema play as White?
As White, Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (28 games, 39.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 424 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema play as Black?
As Black, Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema most often plays: Sicilian (93 games, 31.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 433 games.
What is Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema's FIDE rating?
Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema played?
Our database contains 857 games by Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 285 wins, 340 draws, 232 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema?
857 games by Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema 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.