Prepare against Joep Nabuurs
NLD · World #5,682 classical · FIDE ID 1020013
Our database contains 188 games by Joep Nabuurs, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joep Nabuurs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joep Nabuurs 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 | 2,255 | 2,326 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 74 | 53 | 61 | 39.4% |
| As White | 94 | 40 | 30 | 24 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 94 | 34 | 23 | 37 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joep Nabuurs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joep Nabuurs's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 95.7% | 58.9% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Nabuurs usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nabuurs usually continues Nc3 (94.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nabuurs usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nabuurs usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nabuurs usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 43.6% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 22 | 40.0% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 14.5% | 43.8% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 68.4% | 42.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
Joep Nabuurs's chess games
All 188 games by Joep Nabuurs in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 74 wins, 53 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Frans Andre Cuijpers | 2,414 | Oberliga NRW 1314 | C92 |
| Apr 2015 | Francesco De Gleria | 2,347 | Oberliga NRW 1415 | B53 |
| Aug 2013 | Pieter Claesen | 2,342 | Geraardsbergen Open | C10 |
| Dec 2015 | Guido Kern | 2,341 | BL2-West 1516 | C10 |
| Mar 2015 | Sulejman Maslak | 2,273 | Oberliga NRW 1415 | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 2,181 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2002 | 16 | 8.5 | – |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,194 |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| NED U14 Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Groningen Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,208 |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joep Nabuurs's chess games?
188 games by Joep Nabuurs, from Oct 2006 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 Joep Nabuurs has played.
What does Joep Nabuurs play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Joep Nabuurs opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joep Nabuurs answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...f5 (32% of games).
What openings does Joep Nabuurs play as White?
As White, Joep Nabuurs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 88.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joep Nabuurs play as Black?
As Black, Joep Nabuurs most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Joep Nabuurs's FIDE rating?
Joep Nabuurs is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Joep Nabuurs played?
Our database contains 188 games by Joep Nabuurs, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 53 draws, 61 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joep Nabuurs?
188 games by Joep Nabuurs 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.