Prepare against Henk Schouten
NLD · World #16,230 classical · FIDE ID 1014986
When preparing against Henk Schouten, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Henk Schouten, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henk Schouten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henk Schouten 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 | 2,092 | 2,266 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 27.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henk Schouten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henk Schouten's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Schouten usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Schouten usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Schouten usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Schouten usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Schouten usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Schouten usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Henk Schouten's chess games
All 37 games by Henk Schouten in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Ron Hofman | 2,235 | chT-NED 9596 | B78 |
| Jan 1995 | Ferry Daamen | 2,200 | chT-NED 9596 | B96 |
| Jan 2013 | Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero | 2,172 | 11th Gibraltar Challengers A | B09 |
| Jan 2013 | David Jameson | 2,143 | 11th Gibraltar Challengers A | D15 |
| Jan 2013 | Thorlejf Meyer | 1,944 | 11th Gibraltar Challengers B | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,199 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,223 |
| Huy Open | 1992 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,260 |
| 11th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
| 11th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,291 |
| 18th Lommel Summer Open | 1998 | 4 | 1 | 1,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henk Schouten's chess games?
37 games by Henk Schouten, from May 2014 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 Schouten has played.
What does Henk Schouten play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Henk Schouten opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henk Schouten answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Henk Schouten play as White?
As White, Henk Schouten's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henk Schouten play as Black?
As Black, Henk Schouten most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Henk Schouten's FIDE rating?
Henk Schouten is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Henk Schouten played?
Our database contains 37 games by Henk Schouten, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henk Schouten?
37 games by Henk Schouten 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.