Prepare against Joaquin Aarts
NLD · World #19,881 classical · FIDE ID 1078224
Our database contains 77 games by Joaquin Aarts, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Aarts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Aarts 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 | 2,058 | 2,058 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,081 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,976 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 31 | 15 | 31 | 40.3% |
| As White | 32 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Aarts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Aarts's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Aarts usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Aarts usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Aarts usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 96.6% | 39.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 81.3% |
Joaquin Aarts's chess games
All 77 games by Joaquin Aarts in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Aug 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: 31 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | E Hedman | 2,272 | Norway Chess Open GM | B51 |
| May 2025 | Joey Grochal | 2,241 | Open NK Rapid | D10 |
| Aug 2024 | Arno Bezemer | 2,225 | 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | E53 |
| Mar 2025 | Avyukt Dasgupta | 2,156 | 12th ChessMates Int | E44 |
| Mar 2026 | Sofia Blokhin | 2,133 | 13º ChessMates 2026 | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 2022 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,610 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,219 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,955 |
| Norway Chess Open GM | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 2,009 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| Norway Chess Open May | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,062 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 3 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Aarts's chess games?
77 games by Joaquin Aarts, from Sep 2021 to Aug 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 Joaquin Aarts has played.
What does Joaquin Aarts play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Joaquin Aarts opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Aarts answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Aarts play as White?
As White, Joaquin Aarts's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Aarts play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Aarts most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Joaquin Aarts's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Aarts is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Joaquin Aarts played?
Our database contains 77 games by Joaquin Aarts, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Aarts?
77 games by Joaquin Aarts 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.