Prepare against Job Emans
NLD · World #11,145 classical · FIDE ID 1051393
Our database contains 109 games by Job Emans, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Job Emans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Job Emans 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 | 2,152 | 2,158 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,097 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 34 | 24 | 51 | 31.2% |
| As White | 54 | 15 | 10 | 29 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 19 | 14 | 22 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Job Emans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Job Emans's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 61.1% | 37.9% |
| e4 | 20 | 37.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 37.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Emans usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Emans usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Emans usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Emans usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Emans usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Emans usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 60.0% | 63.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 40.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Job Emans's chess games
All 109 games by Job Emans in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 34 wins, 24 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,288 | 27th Hoogeveen Open | A40 |
| Oct 2019 | Stefan Tabak | 2,181 | 23rd Hoogeveen Open | A57 |
| Nov 2024 | Daniil Yasmo | 2,156 | 27th Hoogeveen Open | A46 |
| Oct 2019 | Bas De Boer | 2,142 | 23rd Hoogeveen Open | D32 |
| Oct 2019 | Hugo Van De Velde | 2,118 | 23rd Hoogeveen Open | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2014 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,526 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2018 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,745 |
| 22nd Hoogeveen Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,261 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,416 |
| 23rd Hoogeveen Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,451 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Job Emans's chess games?
109 games by Job Emans, from Jun 2016 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 Job Emans has played.
What does Job Emans play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Job Emans opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Job Emans answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Job Emans play as White?
As White, Job Emans's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Job Emans play as Black?
As Black, Job Emans most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Job Emans's FIDE rating?
Job Emans is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Job Emans played?
Our database contains 109 games by Job Emans, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 24 draws, 51 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Job Emans?
109 games by Job Emans 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.