Prepare against Henk Noordhoek
NLD · World #35,737 classical · FIDE ID 1004565
Our database contains 147 games by Henk Noordhoek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henk Noordhoek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henk Noordhoek 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 | 1,955 | 2,139 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 48 | 34 | 65 | 32.7% |
| As White | 68 | 20 | 18 | 30 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 79 | 28 | 16 | 35 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henk Noordhoek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henk Noordhoek's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 44.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 44.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 8 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Noordhoek usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Noordhoek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Noordhoek usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Noordhoek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Noordhoek usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Noordhoek usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 100.0% | 48.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
Henk Noordhoek's chess games
All 147 games by Henk Noordhoek 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: 48 wins, 34 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 39 | 16/6/17 | 41.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Roderick M McKay | 2,322 | 125th ch-SCO | A03 |
| Sep 2007 | Vladimir Prosviriakov | 2,319 | 16th Monarch Assurance | D91 |
| Oct 2011 | Marcel Bednar | 2,257 | 12th Liberec Open | B52 |
| Dec 2009 | Eugen Heifez | 2,245 | 3rd Mediterranean Open | B02 |
| Sep 2007 | John L Bentley | 2,242 | 16th Monarch Assurance | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,900 |
| 16th Monarch Assurance | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,238 |
| 3rd Mediterranean Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,217 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| 13th Monarch Assurance | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,171 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,038 |
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henk Noordhoek's chess games?
147 games by Henk Noordhoek, 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 Henk Noordhoek has played.
What does Henk Noordhoek play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Henk Noordhoek opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.g3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henk Noordhoek answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Henk Noordhoek play as White?
As White, Henk Noordhoek's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henk Noordhoek play as Black?
As Black, Henk Noordhoek most often plays: Alekhine Defense (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Henk Noordhoek's FIDE rating?
Henk Noordhoek is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Henk Noordhoek played?
Our database contains 147 games by Henk Noordhoek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 34 draws, 65 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henk Noordhoek?
147 games by Henk Noordhoek 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.