Prepare against Jip Damen
FM · NLD · World #3,439 classical · FIDE ID 1039709
Our database contains 233 games by Jip Damen, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jip Damen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jip Damen 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 | 2,321 | 2,340 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,178 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,156 | Jun 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 99 | 61 | 73 | 42.5% |
| As White | 118 | 54 | 30 | 34 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 115 | 45 | 31 | 39 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jip Damen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jip Damen's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 85.6% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.2% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Damen usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Damen usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Damen usually continues d4 (40.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Damen usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Damen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Damen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 18 | 27.3% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 12 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.2% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 35.5% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 25.8% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 19.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
Jip Damen's chess games
All 233 games by Jip Damen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 99 wins, 61 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Nikita Maiorov | 2,526 | 12th Leiden Open A | E32 |
| Jun 2024 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,458 | Krakow Open | B31 |
| Jul 2017 | Miguoel Admiraal | 2,447 | 15th Haarlem Nova College Open | B06 |
| Apr 2017 | Robby Kevlishvili | 2,414 | ch-NED U18/20 | B06 |
| May 2024 | Laura Unuk | 2,338 | Ljubljana Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2009 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,279 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2013 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,752 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,293 |
| 55th Groningen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| 22nd Hoogeveen Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,148 |
| Riga RTU Rapid Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,144 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | – |
| ch-NED U18/20 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jip Damen's chess games?
233 games by Jip Damen, from Aug 2012 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 Jip Damen has played.
What does Jip Damen play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Jip Damen opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jip Damen answers 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games).
What openings does Jip Damen play as White?
As White, Jip Damen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jip Damen play as Black?
As Black, Jip Damen most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Jip Damen's FIDE rating?
Jip Damen is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jip Damen played?
Our database contains 233 games by Jip Damen, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 61 draws, 73 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jip Damen?
233 games by Jip Damen 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.