Prepare against Jelmer Veltman
NLD · World #10,150 classical · FIDE ID 1013041
Our database contains 120 games by Jelmer Veltman, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jelmer Veltman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jelmer Veltman 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 | 2,167 | 2,199 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 41 | 43 | 36 | 34.2% |
| As White | 61 | 26 | 24 | 11 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 59 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jelmer Veltman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jelmer Veltman's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 43 | 70.5% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 16.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 13.1% | 81.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 70% of White games, 60.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Veltman usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Veltman usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Veltman usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (70% of these games) — Veltman usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Veltman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Veltman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 92.5% | 47.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Jelmer Veltman's chess games
All 120 games by Jelmer Veltman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 41 wins, 43 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema | 2,347 | Groningen Atlantis B | A30 |
| Aug 2004 | Henk Van der Poel | 2,303 | Dieren Open | A36 |
| Jul 2007 | Petra Schuurman | 2,290 | Dieren Open | A30 |
| Jul 2007 | Maarten Etmans | 2,207 | Dieren Open | A25 |
| Jul 2005 | Jan Van der Veen | 2,182 | Dieren Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2007 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,253 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,985 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2002 | 16 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,856 |
| NED U14 Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Groningen Atlantis B | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jelmer Veltman's chess games?
120 games by Jelmer Veltman, from Apr 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 Jelmer Veltman has played.
What does Jelmer Veltman play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Jelmer Veltman opens with 1.c4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jelmer Veltman answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Jelmer Veltman play as White?
As White, Jelmer Veltman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 76.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jelmer Veltman play as Black?
As Black, Jelmer Veltman most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Jelmer Veltman's FIDE rating?
Jelmer Veltman is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Jelmer Veltman played?
Our database contains 120 games by Jelmer Veltman, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 43 draws, 36 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jelmer Veltman?
120 games by Jelmer Veltman 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.