Prepare against Herman Van Engen
NLD · World #30,220 classical · FIDE ID 1004905
Our database contains 33 games by Herman Van Engen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herman Van Engen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herman Van Engen 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 | 1,984 | 2,182 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 27.3% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herman Van Engen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herman Van Engen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 64.7% | 31.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Engen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (27% of these games) — Engen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Engen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Engen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Engen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Engen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Herman Van Engen's chess games
All 33 games by Herman Van Engen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E58 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Emory Tate | 2,390 | Hilversum Open | B40 |
| Jun 1998 | Eelke Wiersma | 2,330 | Utrecht Open | B33 |
| Jul 2013 | Enrico Vroombout | 2,180 | 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | E86 |
| Oct 1998 | Jan Van der Veen | 2,105 | VAM Hoogeveen Open | C67 |
| Jul 2010 | Luc Zimmermann | 2,057 | Hilversum Open A | D88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilversum Open A | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,057 |
| VAM Hoogeveen Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| Hilversum Open | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 2,167 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,070 |
| chT-NED 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,986 |
| Utrecht Open | 1998 | 1 | 1 | 2,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herman Van Engen's chess games?
33 games by Herman Van Engen, from Apr 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 Herman Van Engen has played.
What does Herman Van Engen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Herman Van Engen opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herman Van Engen answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Herman Van Engen play as White?
As White, Herman Van Engen's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herman Van Engen play as Black?
As Black, Herman Van Engen most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Herman Van Engen's FIDE rating?
Herman Van Engen is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Herman Van Engen played?
Our database contains 33 games by Herman Van Engen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herman Van Engen?
33 games by Herman Van Engen 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.