Prepare against Henk-Jan Visser
CM · NLD · World #8,262 classical · FIDE ID 1010204
Our database contains 308 games by Henk-Jan Visser, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henk-Jan Visser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henk-Jan Visser 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 | 2,200 | 2,290 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,271 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,230 | 2,230 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 128 | 41 | 139 | 41.6% |
| As White | 150 | 60 | 23 | 67 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 158 | 68 | 18 | 72 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henk-Jan Visser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henk-Jan Visser's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 64.7% | 45.9% |
| d4 | 51 | 34.0% | 51.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Visser usually continues Nf3 (41.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Visser usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Visser usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Visser usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Visser usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Visser usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 98.5% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 52.0% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 22 | 44.0% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Henk-Jan Visser's chess games
All 308 games by Henk-Jan Visser in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 128 wins, 41 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 11/1/12 | 45.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 10/1/10 | 47.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Yaroslav Zherebukh | 2,617 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Aug 2020 | Dennis Wagner | 2,581 | Titled Tue | B81 |
| May 2020 | Maksim Vavulin | 2,554 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| Apr 2020 | Nikita Matinian | 2,475 | Titled Tue | B08 |
| Aug 2013 | Alexander Fauland | 2,447 | 18th Vienna Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 56 | 24 | 2,233 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
| Hilversum Open | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,375 |
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,343 |
| Skalica Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,178 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,190 |
| ch-NED U17 | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henk-Jan Visser's chess games?
308 games by Henk-Jan Visser, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Visser has played.
What does Henk-Jan Visser play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Henk-Jan Visser opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henk-Jan Visser answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Henk-Jan Visser play as White?
As White, Henk-Jan Visser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henk-Jan Visser play as Black?
As Black, Henk-Jan Visser most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Henk-Jan Visser's FIDE rating?
Henk-Jan Visser is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,230 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Henk-Jan Visser played?
Our database contains 308 games by Henk-Jan Visser, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 41 draws, 139 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henk-Jan Visser?
308 games by Henk-Jan Visser 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.