Prepare against Henk-Jan Paalman
NLD · World #11,086 classical · FIDE ID 1010549
Our database contains 105 games by Henk-Jan Paalman, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henk-Jan Paalman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henk-Jan Paalman 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 | 2,153 | 2,178 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 37 | 39 | 29 | 35.2% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 54 | 16 | 23 | 15 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henk-Jan Paalman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henk-Jan Paalman's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 92.2% | 58.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Paalman usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Paalman usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Paalman usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Paalman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Paalman usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Paalman usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 89.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Henk-Jan Paalman's chess games
All 105 games by Henk-Jan Paalman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 37 wins, 39 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,295 | NRW Class1 1516 | C10 |
| Jul 2001 | Hans Plasman | 2,215 | Dieren Open | E11 |
| Jan 1995 | Sybolt De Boer | 2,175 | ch-NED U20 | E94 |
| Sep 2014 | Frank Bruemmer | 2,172 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | C00 |
| Feb 2018 | Guust Homs | 2,152 | NRW Class1 1718 | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1998 | 18 | 10 | 2,179 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 18 | 10 | 2,193 |
| Dieren Open | 2005 | 18 | 6 | 2,081 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| NRW Class2 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,149 |
| ch-SBO | 1998 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
| NRW Class1 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,139 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henk-Jan Paalman's chess games?
105 games by Henk-Jan Paalman, from Jul 2004 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 Henk-Jan Paalman has played.
What does Henk-Jan Paalman play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Henk-Jan Paalman opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henk-Jan Paalman answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Henk-Jan Paalman play as White?
As White, Henk-Jan Paalman's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henk-Jan Paalman play as Black?
As Black, Henk-Jan Paalman most often plays: French: Classical Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Henk-Jan Paalman's FIDE rating?
Henk-Jan Paalman is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Henk-Jan Paalman played?
Our database contains 105 games by Henk-Jan Paalman, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 39 draws, 29 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henk-Jan Paalman?
105 games by Henk-Jan Paalman 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.