Prepare against Henk Van Ginkel
NLD · World #77,272 classical · FIDE ID 1036394
When preparing against Henk Van Ginkel, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 56 games by Henk Van Ginkel, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henk Van Ginkel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henk Van Ginkel 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 | 1,798 | 1,916 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,889 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 8 | 32 | 28.6% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henk Van Ginkel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henk Van Ginkel's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 88.5% | 41.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ginkel usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ginkel usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Ginkel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ginkel usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Ginkel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Henk Van Ginkel's chess games
All 56 games by Henk Van Ginkel in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Jaime Anguera Maestro | 2,106 | Lisbon Portugal Open | B25 |
| Oct 2018 | John D Wager | 2,029 | 44th Guernsey Open | B24 |
| Mar 2025 | Titus Bittner | 1,994 | Silves Open | A45 |
| Oct 2015 | Ruediger von Saldern | 1,950 | 41st Guernsey Open | C25 |
| Jun 2002 | Aart Van de Peut | 1,879 | ch-Leiden SB | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,892 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| 41st Guernsey Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,865 |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,813 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open C | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,666 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henk Van Ginkel's chess games?
56 games by Henk Van Ginkel, from Aug 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 Ginkel has played.
What does Henk Van Ginkel play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Henk Van Ginkel opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henk Van Ginkel answers 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games).
What openings does Henk Van Ginkel play as White?
As White, Henk Van Ginkel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henk Van Ginkel play as Black?
As Black, Henk Van Ginkel most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Henk Van Ginkel's FIDE rating?
Henk Van Ginkel is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Henk Van Ginkel played?
Our database contains 56 games by Henk Van Ginkel, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henk Van Ginkel?
56 games by Henk Van Ginkel 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.