Prepare against Jan Van Der Stricht
Belgium · World #35,072 classical · FIDE ID 209066
Our database contains 43 games by Jan Van Der Stricht, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Van Der Stricht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Van Der Stricht 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 | 1,958 | 1,999 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 23.3% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Van Der Stricht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Van Der Stricht's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 60.9% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Stricht usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Stricht usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Stricht usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Stricht usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Stricht usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Stricht usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Jan Van Der Stricht's chess games
All 43 games by Jan Van Der Stricht in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 10 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Yordi Schaeken | 2,141 | ch-BEL Open | B06 |
| Jul 2013 | Joris Verhelst | 2,055 | ch-BEL Open | A09 |
| Aug 2003 | Lievin Smet | 1,833 | 3rd Brasschaat Open | D50 |
| Jul 2000 | Rene Hennipman | 1,804 | 23rd Ghent Open | B01 |
| Aug 2008 | Guy Colpin | 1,542 | 08th Brasschaat Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Brasschaat Open | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,051 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,890 |
| 7th Brasschaat Open | 2007 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,776 |
| 6th Brasschaat Open | 2006 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,992 |
| 10th Brasschaat Open | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,797 |
| 23rd Ghent Open | 2000 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,025 |
| 16th Brasschaat Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Van Der Stricht's chess games?
43 games by Jan Van Der Stricht, from Apr 2007 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 Stricht has played.
What does Jan Van Der Stricht play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jan Van Der Stricht opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Van Der Stricht answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jan Van Der Stricht play as White?
As White, Jan Van Der Stricht's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Van Der Stricht play as Black?
As Black, Jan Van Der Stricht most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jan Van Der Stricht's FIDE rating?
Jan Van Der Stricht is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jan Van Der Stricht played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jan Van Der Stricht, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Van Der Stricht?
43 games by Jan Van Der Stricht 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.