Prepare against Hugo Ten Hertog
GM · NLD · World #504 classical · FIDE ID 1026356
Our database contains 636 games by Hugo Ten Hertog, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Ten Hertog's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Ten Hertog 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 | 2,510 | 2,532 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,484 | 2,506 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,463 | 2,496 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 636 | 316 | 154 | 166 | 49.7% |
| As White | 318 | 170 | 68 | 80 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 318 | 146 | 86 | 86 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Ten Hertog's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Ten Hertog's side.
First moves as White (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 171 | 54.6% | 68.1% |
| c4 | 54 | 17.3% | 63.0% |
| g3 | 44 | 14.1% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 10 | 3.2% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 68.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hertog usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hertog usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hertog usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Hertog usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hertog usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hertog usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 43.5% | 51.3% |
| g6 | 69 | 39.0% | 67.4% |
| c6 | 24 | 13.6% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 41 | 50.6% | 58.5% |
| d5 | 24 | 29.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 13.6% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Hugo Ten Hertog's chess games
All 636 games by Hugo Ten Hertog in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Aug 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: 316 wins, 154 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 38 | 19/7/12 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 14/1/5 | 70.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 125 | 65/29/31 | 52.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 10/10/15 | 28.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,701 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Oct 2022 | Yuriy Kryvoruchko | 2,658 | 37th EU-Cup | A13 |
| Aug 2015 | Loek Van Wely | 2,654 | 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | B06 |
| Mar 2021 | Alexey Sarana | 2,649 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Nov 2022 | Alan Pichot | 2,637 | MrDodgy Online Inv Gp-A 3rd | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 62 | 38.5 | 2,476 |
| Hilversum Open | 2019 | 31 | 23 | 2,463 |
| Groningen Open A | 2009 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,087 |
| 5th ch-NED blitz | 2019 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,557 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2008 | 19 | 10.5 | 1,917 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2006 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,843 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2019 | 18 | 13 | 2,509 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2005 | 18 | 13 | 1,921 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Arthur Pijpers (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Ten Hertog's chess games?
636 games by Hugo Ten Hertog, from Jan 2007 to Aug 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 Hugo Ten Hertog has played.
What does Hugo Ten Hertog play on the first move as White?
Across 313 games with White in our database, Hugo Ten Hertog opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.g3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Ten Hertog answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Hugo Ten Hertog play as White?
As White, Hugo Ten Hertog's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (38 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 318 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Ten Hertog play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Ten Hertog most often plays: Modern Defense (125 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is Hugo Ten Hertog's FIDE rating?
Hugo Ten Hertog is currently rated 2,510 in classical chess, 2,484 in rapid and 2,463 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,532 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Hugo Ten Hertog played?
Our database contains 636 games by Hugo Ten Hertog, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 316 wins, 154 draws, 166 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Ten Hertog?
636 games by Hugo Ten Hertog 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.