Prepare against Joey van de Braak
NLD · World #43,438 classical · FIDE ID 1027662
When preparing against Joey van de Braak, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Joey van de Braak, covering Sep 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Joey van de Braak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joey van de Braak 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 | 1,921 | 1,947 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 10.0% |
| As White | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 5.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 204 rated games against 189 different opponents, across 84 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 204 | 69 | 53 | 82 | 33.8% | 1,944 | 1,893 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 88 | 14 | 19 | 55 | 15.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 59 | 30 | 21 | 8 | 50.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1,926 | 1,826 |
| 2025 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1,844 | 1,877 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1,962 | 1,829 |
| 2023 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 1,899 | 1,878 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1,789 | 1,889 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,685 | 1,685 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,015 | 1,815 |
| 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1,915 | 2,115 |
| 2018 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1,858 | 1,824 |
| 2017 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2,010 | 1,981 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2,024 | 2,024 |
| 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1,973 | 1,823 |
| 2014 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1,872 | 1,872 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1,925 | 1,925 |
| 2012 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2,057 | 1,995 |
| 2011 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2,090 | 1,690 |
| 2010 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 1,977 | 1,799 |
| 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2,013 | 1,880 |
| 2008 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,960 | 2,048 |
| 2007 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1,997 | 1,730 |
Where Joey van de Braak has played
Netherlands (83) · Belgium (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joey van de Braak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joey van de Braak's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Braak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Braak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Braak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Joey van de Braak's chess games
All 30 games by Joey van de Braak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Nov 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: 3 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Rik van Rootselaar | 2,037 | Brasschaat Open | A03 |
| Aug 2009 | Michel Auwens | 1,888 | chB-NBSB | C22 |
| Aug 2009 | Roland Daamen | 1,782 | chB-NBSB | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,859 |
| chB-NBSB | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,847 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,876 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,874 |
| 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,953 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,668 |
| 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,956 |
| 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joey van de Braak's chess games?
30 games by Joey van de Braak, from Sep 2009 to Nov 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 Joey van de Braak has played.
What does Joey van de Braak play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Joey van de Braak opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.f4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joey van de Braak answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Joey van de Braak play as White?
As White, Joey van de Braak's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joey van de Braak play as Black?
As Black, Joey van de Braak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Joey van de Braak's FIDE rating?
Joey van de Braak is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Joey van de Braak played?
Our database contains 30 games by Joey van de Braak, covering Sep 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (10.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joey van de Braak?
30 games by Joey van de Braak 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.