Prepare against Jaap Houben
FM · NLD · World #5,035 classical · FIDE ID 1028103
Our database contains 120 games by Jaap Houben, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaap Houben's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaap Houben 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 | 2,272 | 2,356 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 45 | 32 | 43 | 37.5% |
| As White | 63 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 57 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaap Houben's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaap Houben's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 90.5% | 50.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 9.5% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Houben usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Houben usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Houben usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Houben usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Houben usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Houben usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 72.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 27.3% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Jaap Houben's chess games
All 120 games by Jaap Houben in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 45 wins, 32 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Daan Brandenburg | 2,535 | 28th Bussum Open | B23 |
| Mar 2013 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,397 | chT-NED 1213 | B23 |
| Sep 2009 | Pascal Vandevoort | 2,381 | chT-NED 0910 | B07 |
| Oct 2009 | Joost Michielsen | 2,373 | chT-NED 0910 | B07 |
| Mar 2014 | Eelke Wiersma | 2,353 | chT-NED 1314 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 | 1998 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,274 |
| ch-NED U17 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | – |
| ch-NED U16 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Dieren Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-NED 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| chT-NED 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,176 |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaap Houben's chess games?
120 games by Jaap Houben, from Jul 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 Jaap Houben has played.
What does Jaap Houben play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Jaap Houben opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaap Houben answers 1...d6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jaap Houben play as White?
As White, Jaap Houben's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaap Houben play as Black?
As Black, Jaap Houben most often plays: Pirc Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Jaap Houben's FIDE rating?
Jaap Houben is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Jaap Houben played?
Our database contains 120 games by Jaap Houben, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 32 draws, 43 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaap Houben?
120 games by Jaap Houben 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.