Prepare against Jan Van der Knaap
NLD · World #59,641 classical · FIDE ID 1036190
Our database contains 41 games by Jan Van der Knaap, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Van der Knaap's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Van der Knaap 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 | 1,857 | 1,911 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 46.3% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Van der Knaap's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Van der Knaap's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Knaap usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Knaap usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Knaap usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Jan Van der Knaap's chess games
All 41 games by Jan Van der Knaap in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Niek Van der Maat | 1,949 | Leiden LCT Open B 7th | B06 |
| Jun 2019 | Jan-Willem Van Drunick | 1,943 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | A41 |
| Jul 2017 | Melvin Holwijn | 1,932 | 11th Leiden LCT Open B | A41 |
| May 2022 | Jan Willem Timmerman | 1,900 | Utrecht Keres Memorial | B23 |
| Jul 2013 | Albert Lauer | 1,886 | ch-Leiden SB | C91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,978 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open B | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,967 |
| Utrecht Keres Memorial | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| 12th Leiden Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,717 |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,131 |
| 06th Leiden LCT Open B | 2012 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| 09th Leiden LCT Open B | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,835 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Van der Knaap's chess games?
41 games by Jan Van der Knaap, from Aug 2013 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 Jan Van der Knaap has played.
What does Jan Van der Knaap play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jan Van der Knaap opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Van der Knaap answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Van der Knaap play as White?
As White, Jan Van der Knaap's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Van der Knaap play as Black?
As Black, Jan Van der Knaap most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Rat Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jan Van der Knaap's FIDE rating?
Jan Van der Knaap is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (May 2018).
How many games has Jan Van der Knaap played?
Our database contains 41 games by Jan Van der Knaap, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Van der Knaap?
41 games by Jan Van der Knaap 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.