Prepare against Jippe Kamstra
NLD · World #15,674 classical · FIDE ID 1013173
Our database contains 109 games by Jippe Kamstra, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jippe Kamstra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jippe Kamstra 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 | 2,098 | 2,157 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 49 | 15 | 45 | 45.0% |
| As White | 51 | 25 | 7 | 19 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 58 | 24 | 8 | 26 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jippe Kamstra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jippe Kamstra's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 90.2% | 57.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kamstra usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kamstra usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kamstra usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Kamstra usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kamstra usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kamstra usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 76.9% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.3% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Jippe Kamstra's chess games
All 109 games by Jippe Kamstra 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: 49 wins, 15 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Dmitri Van Leent | 2,309 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | A15 |
| Dec 2003 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,276 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | B12 |
| Dec 2002 | Marcel Vermaat | 2,158 | chB-NED sf | B92 |
| Aug 2003 | Geon Knol | 2,154 | 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | B23 |
| Aug 2003 | Marnix Van der Zalm | 2,110 | 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2002 | 18 | 10 | 2,192 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,213 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| NED U16 Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2000 | 9 | 7 | – |
| ch-NED U16 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Groningen Open A | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jippe Kamstra's chess games?
109 games by Jippe Kamstra, 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 Jippe Kamstra has played.
What does Jippe Kamstra play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Jippe Kamstra opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jippe Kamstra answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jippe Kamstra play as White?
As White, Jippe Kamstra's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jippe Kamstra play as Black?
As Black, Jippe Kamstra most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Jippe Kamstra's FIDE rating?
Jippe Kamstra is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Jippe Kamstra played?
Our database contains 109 games by Jippe Kamstra, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 15 draws, 45 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jippe Kamstra?
109 games by Jippe Kamstra 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.