Prepare against Henk Van der Hauw
NLD · World #50,947 classical · FIDE ID 1097709
Our database contains 45 games by Henk Van der Hauw, covering Feb 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henk Van der Hauw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henk Van der Hauw 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 | 1,889 | 1,960 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henk Van der Hauw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henk Van der Hauw's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 40.9% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hauw usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Hauw usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hauw usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Hauw usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Hauw usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hauw usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Henk Van der Hauw's chess games
All 45 games by Henk Van der Hauw in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2025 - 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: 18 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 | 1974 | 18 | 9.5 | – |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open B | 1985 | 7 | 5 | – |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open | 1986 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-NED Open 07 Reinbouw | 1976 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,050 |
| Glorney Cup | 1972 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Hasselt Open | 1974 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Tapijtgigang Alkmaars Schaakkampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,596 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henk Van der Hauw's chess games?
45 games by Henk Van der Hauw, from Feb 2025 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 Van der Hauw has played.
What does Henk Van der Hauw play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Henk Van der Hauw opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henk Van der Hauw answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Henk Van der Hauw play as White?
As White, Henk Van der Hauw's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henk Van der Hauw play as Black?
As Black, Henk Van der Hauw most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Henk Van der Hauw's FIDE rating?
Henk Van der Hauw is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Henk Van der Hauw played?
Our database contains 45 games by Henk Van der Hauw, covering Feb 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henk Van der Hauw?
45 games by Henk Van der Hauw 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.