Prepare against Jeffrey Van Vliet
FM · NLD · World #1,601 classical · FIDE ID 1012673
Our database contains 203 games by Jeffrey Van Vliet, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeffrey Van Vliet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeffrey Van Vliet 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 | 2,404 | 2,414 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,405 | 2,408 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,389 | 2,399 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 109 | 37 | 57 | 53.7% |
| As White | 101 | 58 | 17 | 26 | 57.4% |
| As Black | 102 | 51 | 20 | 31 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeffrey Van Vliet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeffrey Van Vliet's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 91.1% | 66.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 7.9% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vliet usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vliet usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vliet usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vliet usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Vliet usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Vliet usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 56.7% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 17.9% | 70.8% |
| d6 | 10 | 14.9% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Jeffrey Van Vliet's chess games
All 203 games by Jeffrey Van Vliet in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 109 wins, 37 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 15/1/3 | 78.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Zhaoqin Peng | 2,462 | Haarlem BDO-A | E16 |
| Apr 2005 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,399 | ch-NED U20 | B55 |
| Feb 2006 | Ton Timman | 2,317 | 66th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | C84 |
| Jan 2007 | Otto Rubingh | 2,278 | Haarlem BDO-B | A90 |
| Jul 2006 | Leonhard Hofland | 2,272 | 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2011 | 44 | 30.5 | 2,184 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,415 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2002 | 18 | 10 | 2,257 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2006 | 13 | 7 | 2,327 |
| Haarlem BDO-A | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 2,241 |
| 08th San Agustin Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-NED U14 | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeffrey Van Vliet's chess games?
203 games by Jeffrey Van Vliet, from Jan 2004 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 Jeffrey Van Vliet has played.
What does Jeffrey Van Vliet play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Jeffrey Van Vliet opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeffrey Van Vliet answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jeffrey Van Vliet play as White?
As White, Jeffrey Van Vliet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 78.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeffrey Van Vliet play as Black?
As Black, Jeffrey Van Vliet most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Jeffrey Van Vliet's FIDE rating?
Jeffrey Van Vliet is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,405 in rapid and 2,389 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Jeffrey Van Vliet played?
Our database contains 203 games by Jeffrey Van Vliet, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 37 draws, 57 losses (53.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeffrey Van Vliet?
203 games by Jeffrey Van Vliet 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.