Prepare against Jeroen Struben
Canada · World #48,515 classical · FIDE ID 2623250
Our database contains 104 games by Jeroen Struben, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeroen Struben's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeroen Struben 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 | 1,899 | 1,940 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,895 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 44 | 13 | 47 | 42.3% |
| As White | 55 | 23 | 5 | 27 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 21 | 8 | 20 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 98.2% | 45.4% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 45.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Struben usually continues c4 (44.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Struben usually continues c4 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Struben usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Struben usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 81.0% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Jeroen Struben's chess games
All 104 games by Jeroen Struben in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 44 wins, 13 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A42 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D71 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Guillaume Cardin | 2,058 | ch-Montreal CC | A91 |
| May 2015 | Stephane Jacquet | 2,003 | McGill Open | A58 |
| Nov 2015 | Daniel Dube | 1,997 | Montreal Varennes Open | E11 |
| Apr 2016 | Francois Pitre | 1,988 | Montreal McGill Cup | B07 |
| Dec 2013 | Wenyang Ming | 1,822 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Mercredi 10 | 2015 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,702 |
| ch-Montreal CC | 2016 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,871 |
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,772 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,769 |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open 2 | 1988 | 6 | 5 | – |
| 3rd ch-Francophone | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,225 |
| Montreal Mercredi 08 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,779 |
| Montreal Mercredi 05 | 2014 | 5 | 4 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeroen Struben's chess games?
104 games by Jeroen Struben, from Sep 2015 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 Jeroen Struben has played.
What does Jeroen Struben play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Jeroen Struben opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeroen Struben answers 1...d6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jeroen Struben play as White?
As White, Jeroen Struben's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeroen Struben play as Black?
As Black, Jeroen Struben most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Jeroen Struben's FIDE rating?
Jeroen Struben is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Jeroen Struben played?
Our database contains 104 games by Jeroen Struben, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 13 draws, 47 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeroen Struben?
104 games by Jeroen Struben 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.