Prepare against Herman Heijboer
NLD · World #51,699 classical · FIDE ID 1035622
Our database contains 33 games by Herman Heijboer, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herman Heijboer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herman Heijboer 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 | 1,886 | 1,925 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herman Heijboer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herman Heijboer's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Heijboer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Heijboer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Heijboer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Herman Heijboer's chess games
All 33 games by Herman Heijboer in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Joop Bakker | 1,942 | ch-Leiden SB | A03 |
| Jun 2010 | Hans Kors | 1,852 | ch-Leiden SB | A03 |
| Jul 2016 | Hugo Van der Laan | 1,747 | 10th Leiden Open A | A02 |
| Nov 2018 | Luuk Weidema | 1,612 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | A10 |
| Oct 2018 | Rob Uittenbogaard | 1,556 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,712 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,681 |
| 09th Leiden LCT Open B | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,799 |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,540 |
| 5th Leiden LCT Open A | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,601 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herman Heijboer's chess games?
33 games by Herman Heijboer, from Nov 2011 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 Herman Heijboer has played.
What does Herman Heijboer play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Herman Heijboer opens with 1.f4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herman Heijboer answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games).
What openings does Herman Heijboer play as White?
As White, Herman Heijboer's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herman Heijboer play as Black?
As Black, Herman Heijboer most often plays: English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Herman Heijboer's FIDE rating?
Herman Heijboer is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Herman Heijboer played?
Our database contains 33 games by Herman Heijboer, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herman Heijboer?
33 games by Herman Heijboer 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.