Prepare against Jan Van der Veen
NLD · World #23,828 classical · FIDE ID 1005570
Our database contains 353 games by Jan Van der Veen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Van der Veen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Van der Veen 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 | 2,026 | 2,196 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 70 | 121 | 162 | 19.8% |
| As White | 176 | 45 | 64 | 67 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 177 | 25 | 57 | 95 | 14.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Van der Veen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Van der Veen's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 168 | 95.5% | 44.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Veen usually continues Nc3 (46.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Veen usually continues d4 (38.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Veen usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Veen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Veen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 71 | 98.6% | 27.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 92.9% | 39.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Jan Van der Veen's chess games
All 353 games by Jan Van der Veen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 70 wins, 121 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 63 | 21/16/26 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 20 | 1/5/14 | 5.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 19 | 1/6/12 | 5.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 2/2/12 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Mikhail Archangelsky | 2,370 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | C55 |
| Oct 2002 | Massoud Amir Sawadkuhi | 2,263 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | B23 |
| Aug 2005 | Dimitri Van Leent | 2,261 | Dieren Open | C17 |
| Nov 1983 | Horatio Vlam | 2,250 | ch-NED39 sf A | B36 |
| Oct 2006 | Manuel Weeks | 2,247 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 80 | 29 | 2,130 |
| Dieren Open | 2005 | 80 | 30 | 2,136 |
| VAM Hoogeveen Open | 1999 | 25 | 6 | 1,994 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 17 | 6 | 2,093 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,349 |
| 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,949 |
| 19th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Van der Veen's chess games?
353 games by Jan Van der Veen, from Apr 2003 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 Veen has played.
What does Jan Van der Veen play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Jan Van der Veen opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Van der Veen answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jan Van der Veen play as White?
As White, Jan Van der Veen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (63 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 17.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Van der Veen play as Black?
As Black, Jan Van der Veen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (20 games, 5.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 5.3% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Jan Van der Veen's FIDE rating?
Jan Van der Veen is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Jan Van der Veen played?
Our database contains 353 games by Jan Van der Veen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 121 draws, 162 losses (19.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Van der Veen?
353 games by Jan Van der Veen 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.