Prepare against Henk Van Gool
NLD · World #11,744 classical · FIDE ID 1004484
Our database contains 184 games by Henk Van Gool, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henk Van Gool's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henk Van Gool 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 | 2,144 | 2,242 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 65 | 41 | 78 | 35.3% |
| As White | 101 | 44 | 21 | 36 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 83 | 21 | 20 | 42 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henk Van Gool's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henk Van Gool's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 57.4% | 44.0% |
| d4 | 33 | 32.7% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.0% | 90.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gool usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gool usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gool usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Gool usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gool usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gool usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 51.6% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 14 | 45.2% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 82.9% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Henk Van Gool's chess games
All 184 games by Henk Van Gool in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 65 wins, 41 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Yuri Vovk | 2,567 | 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | D02 |
| Aug 2003 | Harmen Jonkman | 2,424 | 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | C33 |
| Oct 1994 | Wieb Zagema | 2,355 | ch-NED 50 Semifinal | B01 |
| Aug 2012 | Michael J R White | 2,346 | 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | B07 |
| May 2009 | Marlon Schlawin | 2,316 | 3rd Maastricht Limburg Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LiSB | 2003 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-NED 50 Semifinal | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,208 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,537 |
| 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2006 | 9 | 2 | 2,061 |
| 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
| NRW Class2 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,184 |
| Nettetal Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,168 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henk Van Gool's chess games?
184 games by Henk Van Gool, from Oct 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 Van Gool has played.
What does Henk Van Gool play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Henk Van Gool opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henk Van Gool answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Henk Van Gool play as White?
As White, Henk Van Gool's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henk Van Gool play as Black?
As Black, Henk Van Gool most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Henk Van Gool's FIDE rating?
Henk Van Gool is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Henk Van Gool played?
Our database contains 184 games by Henk Van Gool, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 41 draws, 78 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henk Van Gool?
184 games by Henk Van Gool 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.