Prepare against Jael Wierenga
NLD · World #29,016 classical · FIDE ID 1058959
When preparing against Jael Wierenga, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 54 games by Jael Wierenga, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jael Wierenga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jael Wierenga 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 | 1,992 | 1,992 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,984 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,082 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 35.2% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 93.1% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 51.9% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Wierenga usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Wierenga usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Wierenga usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Wierenga usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Wierenga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Jael Wierenga's chess games
All 54 games by Jael Wierenga in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Berend Ruben | 2,063 | Helmond Rapid Open | D00 |
| Jun 2024 | Jan Roebers | 2,061 | Helmond Rapid Open | B07 |
| May 2025 | Xaveer Blok | 2,050 | Groninger Combinatie Open | D30 |
| Apr 2023 | Rafael Goudriaan | 1,992 | ch-NED U18 | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Erwin Van Pelt | 1,989 | Nazomervierkampentoernooi Assen 2026 | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 2022 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,612 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,015 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,173 |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,671 |
| ch-NED U18 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| Nazomervierkampentoernooi Assen 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,088 |
| 19th Paleochora Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,090 |
| Assen - BSG | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jael Wierenga's chess games?
54 games by Jael Wierenga, from Feb 2018 to Sep 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 Jael Wierenga has played.
What does Jael Wierenga play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Jael Wierenga opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jael Wierenga answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jael Wierenga play as White?
As White, Jael Wierenga's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jael Wierenga play as Black?
As Black, Jael Wierenga most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jael Wierenga's FIDE rating?
Jael Wierenga is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jael Wierenga played?
Our database contains 54 games by Jael Wierenga, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jael Wierenga?
54 games by Jael Wierenga 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.