Prepare against Jimmy Van Zutphen
NLD · World #13,637 classical · FIDE ID 1013890
Our database contains 200 games by Jimmy Van Zutphen, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jimmy Van Zutphen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jimmy Van Zutphen 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 | 2,120 | 2,216 | Jul 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,162 | 2,233 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 58 | 85 | 57 | 29.0% |
| As White | 97 | 30 | 45 | 22 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 103 | 28 | 40 | 35 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jimmy Van Zutphen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jimmy Van Zutphen's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 56.7% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 29 | 29.9% | 60.3% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 12.4% | 45.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Zutphen usually continues c3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zutphen usually continues c3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Zutphen usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Zutphen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zutphen usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Zutphen usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 85.5% | 47.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.9% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 67.7% | 59.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 19.4% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Jimmy Van Zutphen's chess games
All 200 games by Jimmy Van Zutphen 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: 58 wins, 85 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 12/11/6 | 41.4% |
| A45 | London System | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Predrag Bodiroga | 2,425 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | D00 |
| Jul 2023 | Arthur De Winter | 2,378 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B33 |
| Mar 2009 | Marko Manninen | 2,377 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,374 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A48 |
| Jul 2017 | Bernd Schneider | 2,372 | NRW Class Playoff | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1997 | 18 | 8.5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2001 | 17 | 9 | 2,252 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,296 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| NED U20 Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| Dieren Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jimmy Van Zutphen's chess games?
200 games by Jimmy Van Zutphen, 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 Jimmy Van Zutphen has played.
What does Jimmy Van Zutphen play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Jimmy Van Zutphen opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nc3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jimmy Van Zutphen answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Jimmy Van Zutphen play as White?
As White, Jimmy Van Zutphen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (29 games, 41.4% win rate); London System (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jimmy Van Zutphen play as Black?
As Black, Jimmy Van Zutphen most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Jimmy Van Zutphen's FIDE rating?
Jimmy Van Zutphen is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess and 2,162 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Jimmy Van Zutphen played?
Our database contains 200 games by Jimmy Van Zutphen, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 85 draws, 57 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jimmy Van Zutphen?
200 games by Jimmy Van Zutphen 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.