Prepare against Johan Plooijer
NLD · World #82,039 classical · FIDE ID 1034529
When preparing against Johan Plooijer, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 59 games by Johan Plooijer, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johan Plooijer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Plooijer 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 | 1,783 | 1,838 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,863 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 27.1% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Plooijer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Plooijer's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 89.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Plooijer usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Plooijer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Plooijer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Plooijer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Plooijer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Plooijer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 31.3% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Johan Plooijer's chess games
All 59 games by Johan Plooijer in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 16 wins, 21 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Frank Sala | 1,827 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | B93 |
| Jun 2013 | Sjoerd Haver | 1,727 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | B09 |
| Jun 2013 | Mick Van Randtwijk | 1,625 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | E51 |
| Aug 2019 | Stylianos Vardakis | 1,350 | 3rd Agios Nikolaos Open | E90 |
| Aug 2019 | Zorz Soukarie | 1,270 | 3rd Agios Nikolaos Open | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem ACCOM Open 2 | 1990 | 21 | 7.5 | – |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open | 1993 | 14 | 5.5 | – |
| 3rd Agios Nikolaos Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,660 |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open A | 1985 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| Alkmaar Open A | 1984 | 4 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Plooijer's chess games?
59 games by Johan Plooijer, from Mar 2011 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 Johan Plooijer has played.
What does Johan Plooijer play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Johan Plooijer opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Plooijer answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Johan Plooijer play as White?
As White, Johan Plooijer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Plooijer play as Black?
As Black, Johan Plooijer most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Johan Plooijer's FIDE rating?
Johan Plooijer is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Johan Plooijer played?
Our database contains 59 games by Johan Plooijer, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 21 draws, 22 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Plooijer?
59 games by Johan Plooijer 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.