Prepare against Jan Stoop
NLD · World #103,022 classical · FIDE ID 1026275
When preparing against Jan Stoop, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (38%).
Our database contains 70 games by Jan Stoop, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Stoop's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Stoop 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 | 1,720 | 1,815 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,748 | 1,796 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,834 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 13 | 22 | 35 | 18.6% |
| As White | 35 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 17.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Stoop's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Stoop's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 60.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 31.4% | 22.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Stoop usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Stoop usually continues exd5 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Stoop usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 22.7% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Stoop usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Stoop usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Stoop usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 90.9% | 32.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Jan Stoop's chess games
All 70 games by Jan Stoop in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Malgorzata Kucypera | 2,045 | 22nd Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | C56 |
| Jun 2013 | Jaroslaw Wielosz | 1,943 | 22nd Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open B | B87 |
| Aug 2013 | Janusz Kwiek | 1,592 | 49th Polanica Zdroj Open D | C13 |
| Aug 2013 | Damian Wiatrowski | 1,565 | 49th Polanica Zdroj Open D | C87 |
| Aug 2011 | Rafal Jankowski | 1,529 | 47th Polanica Zdroj Open D | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lubawka Open | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 1,743 |
| 47th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,603 |
| 49th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,601 |
| Lubawka Open | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
| 48th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,658 |
| 22nd Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,731 |
| 22nd Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open B | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
| chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,620 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Stoop's chess games?
70 games by Jan Stoop, from Oct 2007 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 Jan Stoop has played.
What does Jan Stoop play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Jan Stoop opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Stoop answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jan Stoop play as White?
As White, Jan Stoop's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Stoop play as Black?
As Black, Jan Stoop most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Jan Stoop's FIDE rating?
Jan Stoop is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,748 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Jan Stoop played?
Our database contains 70 games by Jan Stoop, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Stoop?
70 games by Jan Stoop 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.