Prepare against Jaap Van Oosten
NLD · World #51,691 classical · FIDE ID 1006525
Our database contains 38 games by Jaap Van Oosten, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaap Van Oosten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaap Van Oosten 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 | 1,886 | 2,039 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 6 | 4 | 28 | 15.8% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 5.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaap Van Oosten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaap Van Oosten's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 36.1% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Oosten usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Oosten usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Oosten usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Oosten usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 92.9% | 11.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Jaap Van Oosten's chess games
All 38 games by Jaap Van Oosten in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 6 wins, 4 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Moosa Azadmanesh | 2,147 | Utrecht Keres Memorial Open | B86 |
| May 2013 | Colin Stolwijk | 2,019 | 30th Bussum Open | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2001 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,900 |
| Utrecht Keres Memorial Open | 1999 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,948 |
| 28th Bussum Open | 2011 | 5 | 0 | 1,644 |
| Bussum Open 29th | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,996 |
| 30th Bussum Open | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,894 |
| Utrecht Open | 1998 | 2 | 1 | 2,062 |
| Bossum Pinkster Open A | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,671 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaap Van Oosten's chess games?
38 games by Jaap Van Oosten, from Jul 2009 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 Oosten has played.
What does Jaap Van Oosten play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jaap Van Oosten opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaap Van Oosten answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jaap Van Oosten play as White?
As White, Jaap Van Oosten's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaap Van Oosten play as Black?
As Black, Jaap Van Oosten most often plays: King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jaap Van Oosten's FIDE rating?
Jaap Van Oosten is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Jaap Van Oosten played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jaap Van Oosten, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 4 draws, 28 losses (15.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaap Van Oosten?
38 games by Jaap Van Oosten 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.