Prepare against Jan Willem Van de Griendt
IM · NLD · World #2,543 classical · FIDE ID 1002112
When preparing against Jan Willem Van de Griendt, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 399 games by Jan Willem Van de Griendt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Willem Van de Griendt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Willem Van de Griendt 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 | 2,357 | 2,380 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,312 | 2,346 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 159 | 117 | 123 | 39.8% |
| As White | 202 | 99 | 51 | 52 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 197 | 60 | 66 | 71 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Willem Van de Griendt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Willem Van de Griendt's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 194 | 96.0% | 61.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 4.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Griendt usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Griendt usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Griendt usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Griendt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Griendt usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Griendt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 60 | 57.1% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 20 | 19.0% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 15.2% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 84.7% | 51.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.2% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Jan Willem Van de Griendt's chess games
All 399 games by Jan Willem Van de Griendt 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: 159 wins, 117 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 13/9/11 | 39.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,570 | Spakenburg FishPartners Open | A57 |
| Nov 2016 | Ranko Szuhanek | 2,496 | 32nd EU-Cup | A30 |
| Mar 2014 | Martijn Dambacher | 2,493 | chT-NED 1314 | D01 |
| Jun 2016 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,488 | Hilversum Open | A45 |
| Apr 2014 | Mihail Saltaev | 2,480 | chT-NED 1314 | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilversum Open | 2019 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,400 |
| Dieren Open | 1991 | 18 | 12 | 2,532 |
| chT-NED | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
| ch-NED 47 sf | 1991 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,465 |
| chT-NED 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
| chT-NED 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,328 |
| chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,245 |
| Spakenburg FishPartners Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,428 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Willem Van de Griendt's chess games?
399 games by Jan Willem Van de Griendt, 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 Willem Van de Griendt has played.
What does Jan Willem Van de Griendt play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Jan Willem Van de Griendt opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Willem Van de Griendt answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jan Willem Van de Griendt play as White?
As White, Jan Willem Van de Griendt's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Willem Van de Griendt play as Black?
As Black, Jan Willem Van de Griendt most often plays: Benoni Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Jan Willem Van de Griendt's FIDE rating?
Jan Willem Van de Griendt is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess and 2,312 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jan Willem Van de Griendt played?
Our database contains 399 games by Jan Willem Van de Griendt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 117 draws, 123 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Willem Van de Griendt?
399 games by Jan Willem Van de Griendt 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.