Prepare against Johan Zwanepol
NLD · World #95,701 classical · FIDE ID 1010948
When preparing against Johan Zwanepol, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 90 games by Johan Zwanepol, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johan Zwanepol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Zwanepol 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 | 1,742 | 1,984 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 28.9% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Zwanepol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Zwanepol's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 78.3% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 13.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zwanepol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zwanepol usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zwanepol usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zwanepol usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Zwanepol usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zwanepol usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Johan Zwanepol's chess games
All 90 games by Johan Zwanepol in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 26 wins, 31 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Christ. Papapostolou | 2,076 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B50 |
| Apr 2006 | Rudolf Franck | 2,049 | 2nd ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B00 |
| Apr 2013 | Ingbert Johannsen | 1,955 | 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D05 |
| Apr 2012 | Reinhard Roth | 1,902 | 8th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | C44 |
| Apr 2013 | Gottfried Mertens | 1,880 | 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,936 |
| 2nd ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,639 |
| 5th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,646 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,913 |
| 04th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,986 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,992 |
| 12th Schwarzwald Seniors Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,621 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Zwanepol's chess games?
90 games by Johan Zwanepol, from Oct 2005 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 Zwanepol has played.
What does Johan Zwanepol play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Johan Zwanepol opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Zwanepol answers 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Johan Zwanepol play as White?
As White, Johan Zwanepol's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Zwanepol play as Black?
As Black, Johan Zwanepol most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Johan Zwanepol's FIDE rating?
Johan Zwanepol is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Johan Zwanepol played?
Our database contains 90 games by Johan Zwanepol, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 31 draws, 33 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Zwanepol?
90 games by Johan Zwanepol 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.