Prepare against Ivo Schoonman
NLD · World #76,313 classical · FIDE ID 1099965
When preparing against Ivo Schoonman, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 46 games by Ivo Schoonman, covering Mar 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Schoonman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo Schoonman 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 | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 24 | 4 | 18 | 52.2% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 58.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Schoonman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Schoonman's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Schoonman usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Schoonman usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Schoonman usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Schoonman usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 44.4% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 44.4% | 87.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Ivo Schoonman's chess games
All 46 games by Ivo Schoonman in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2026 - 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: 24 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U12 Open | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | – |
| NED U12 Open | 1999 | 5 | 4 | – |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,516 |
| U14 NED Open | 2001 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Schoonman's chess games?
46 games by Ivo Schoonman, from Mar 2026 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 Ivo Schoonman has played.
What does Ivo Schoonman play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ivo Schoonman opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Schoonman answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Ivo Schoonman play as White?
As White, Ivo Schoonman's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Schoonman play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Schoonman most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ivo Schoonman's FIDE rating?
Ivo Schoonman is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ivo Schoonman played?
Our database contains 46 games by Ivo Schoonman, covering Mar 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (52.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Schoonman?
46 games by Ivo Schoonman 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.