Prepare against Henk Van der Scheer
NLD · World #34,912 classical · FIDE ID 1051458
Our database contains 34 games by Henk Van der Scheer, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henk Van der Scheer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henk Van der Scheer 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 | 1,959 | 2,116 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 26.5% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henk Van der Scheer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henk Van der Scheer's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 29.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 29.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Scheer usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Scheer usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Scheer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Scheer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Henk Van der Scheer's chess games
All 34 games by Henk Van der Scheer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Arres Oudshoorn | 2,043 | 74th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | C50 |
| Jun 2015 | Marco De Mooij | 1,968 | ch-Leiden SB A | E01 |
| Jun 2015 | Marc Roozendaal | 1,951 | ch-Leiden SB A | E12 |
| Feb 2020 | Don Van den Biggelaar | 1,735 | ch-Leiden SB 1920 | D02 |
| Jan 2020 | Jaap Beetstra | 1,721 | ch-Leiden SB 1920 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,679 |
| ch-Leiden SB A | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,915 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,700 |
| 9th Leiden Open A | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,968 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open A | 2017 | 4 | 0 | 1,776 |
| 8th Leiden Open A | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,042 |
| 74th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2,443 |
| 75th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henk Van der Scheer's chess games?
34 games by Henk Van der Scheer, from Jul 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 Van der Scheer has played.
What does Henk Van der Scheer play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Henk Van der Scheer opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henk Van der Scheer answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Henk Van der Scheer play as White?
As White, Henk Van der Scheer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henk Van der Scheer play as Black?
As Black, Henk Van der Scheer most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Center Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Henk Van der Scheer's FIDE rating?
Henk Van der Scheer is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Henk Van der Scheer played?
Our database contains 34 games by Henk Van der Scheer, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henk Van der Scheer?
34 games by Henk Van der Scheer 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.