Prepare against Jaap Van der Tuuk
NLD · World #9,263 classical · FIDE ID 1018868
Our database contains 101 games by Jaap Van der Tuuk, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaap Van der Tuuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaap Van der Tuuk 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 | 2,181 | 2,226 | Nov 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 32 | 24 | 44 | 31.7% |
| As White | 49 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 10 | 26 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaap Van der Tuuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaap Van der Tuuk's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 61.2% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 20.4% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 12.2% | 8.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Tuuk usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Tuuk usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tuuk usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Tuuk usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Tuuk usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Tuuk usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.5% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Jaap Van der Tuuk's chess games
All 101 games by Jaap Van der Tuuk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 32 wins, 24 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Marinus Kuijf | 2,440 | chT-NED | A48 |
| Jan 1993 | Herman Grooten | 2,410 | chT-NED | D24 |
| Jan 1990 | Pieter Nieuwenhuis | 2,315 | Utrecht | C02 |
| Jan 1986 | Tom De Jong | 2,295 | Utrecht Open | B76 |
| Jun 1984 | Han Janssen | 2,285 | Hilversum Open | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 2,198 |
| chT-NED | 1993 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,315 |
| Utrecht Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,436 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,180 |
| Eindhoven | 1989 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,357 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-NED 42 sf A | 1986 | 7 | 3 | 2,281 |
| ch-NED 44 sf B | 1988 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaap Van der Tuuk's chess games?
101 games by Jaap Van der Tuuk, from Jul 2006 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 Van der Tuuk has played.
What does Jaap Van der Tuuk play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Jaap Van der Tuuk opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaap Van der Tuuk answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Jaap Van der Tuuk play as White?
As White, Jaap Van der Tuuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaap Van der Tuuk play as Black?
As Black, Jaap Van der Tuuk most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Jaap Van der Tuuk's FIDE rating?
Jaap Van der Tuuk is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Jaap Van der Tuuk played?
Our database contains 101 games by Jaap Van der Tuuk, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 24 draws, 44 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaap Van der Tuuk?
101 games by Jaap Van der Tuuk 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.