Prepare against Henk Mollema
NLD · World #110,670 classical · FIDE ID 1054384
When preparing against Henk Mollema, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (89%).
Our database contains 36 games by Henk Mollema, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henk Mollema's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henk Mollema 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 | 1,699 | 1,754 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 4 | 17 | 41.7% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henk Mollema's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henk Mollema's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mollema usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Mollema usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Mollema usually continues exd5 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Henk Mollema's chess games
All 36 games by Henk Mollema in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Yannick Mertens | 1,711 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | B07 |
| Jun 2014 | William Boudry | 1,610 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | B12 |
| May 2012 | Joop Dekens | 1,594 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | B09 |
| May 2013 | Erik De Coninck | 1,588 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open C | A21 |
| May 2010 | Sophie Welling | 1,572 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,580 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,558 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,429 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,479 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,581 |
| 72nd Leiden Noteboom Memorial B | 2012 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henk Mollema's chess games?
36 games by Henk Mollema, from Sep 2018 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 Mollema has played.
What does Henk Mollema play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Henk Mollema opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henk Mollema answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Henk Mollema play as White?
As White, Henk Mollema's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henk Mollema play as Black?
As Black, Henk Mollema most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Henk Mollema's FIDE rating?
Henk Mollema is currently rated 1,699 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,754 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Henk Mollema played?
Our database contains 36 games by Henk Mollema, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henk Mollema?
36 games by Henk Mollema 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.