Prepare against Jaap Vogel
FM · NLD · World #25,826 classical · FIDE ID 1000764
Our database contains 1,019 games by Jaap Vogel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaap Vogel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaap Vogel 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 | 2,012 | 2,297 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 2,111 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,171 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,019 | 247 | 456 | 316 | 24.2% |
| As White | 505 | 142 | 240 | 123 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 514 | 105 | 216 | 193 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaap Vogel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaap Vogel's side.
First moves as White (505 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 276 | 54.7% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 213 | 42.2% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 15 | 3.0% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Vogel usually continues g3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Vogel usually continues g3 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Vogel usually continues g3 (54.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Vogel usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vogel usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Vogel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 259 | 98.5% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 102 | 70.8% | 34.8% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.3% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Jaap Vogel's chess games
All 1,019 games by Jaap Vogel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 247 wins, 456 draws, 316 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 119 | 29/61/29 | 24.4% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 63 | 20/31/12 | 31.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 55 | 19/15/21 | 34.5% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 33 | 10/16/7 | 30.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 31 | 8/17/6 | 25.8% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 27 | 6/15/6 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 8/13/4 | 32.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 2/12/4 | 11.1% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 117 | 25/55/37 | 21.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 75 | 12/28/35 | 16.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 50 | 10/17/23 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 28 | 7/12/9 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 28 | 3/15/10 | 10.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 25 | 4/11/10 | 16.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 20 | 3/9/8 | 15.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Henrik Teske | 2,505 | 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | D07 |
| Jan 1989 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,490 | Groningen Open | A49 |
| Jul 2018 | Mhamal Anurag | 2,484 | Dieren Open | D73 |
| Dec 2012 | Vojtech Plat | 2,483 | 50th Groningen Open A | D02 |
| Jan 1982 | Axel Ornstein | 2,475 | Gausdal Jubilee | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2022 | 141 | 64 | 2,212 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2005 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,293 |
| Bad Pyrmont | 1969 | 15 | 6 | – |
| ch-NED 35 | 1980 | 13 | 5 | 2,340 |
| Prague Metro | 1982 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,357 |
| IBM-B | 1974 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,173 |
| Groningen Open | 1990 | 11 | 4 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaap Vogel's chess games?
1,019 games by Jaap Vogel, from Apr 2003 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 Jaap Vogel has played.
What does Jaap Vogel play on the first move as White?
Across 505 games with White in our database, Jaap Vogel opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaap Vogel answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jaap Vogel play as White?
As White, Jaap Vogel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (119 games, 24.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (63 games, 31.7% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 34.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 505 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaap Vogel play as Black?
As Black, Jaap Vogel most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (117 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (75 games, 16.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (50 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 514 games.
What is Jaap Vogel's FIDE rating?
Jaap Vogel is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jaap Vogel played?
Our database contains 1,019 games by Jaap Vogel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 247 wins, 456 draws, 316 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaap Vogel?
1,019 games by Jaap Vogel 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.