Prepare against John Cornelisse
NLD · World #9,842 classical · FIDE ID 1008137
Our database contains 231 games by John Cornelisse, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Cornelisse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Cornelisse 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 | 2,172 | 2,237 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,184 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,264 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 86 | 52 | 92 | 37.2% |
| As White | 124 | 49 | 29 | 45 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 107 | 37 | 23 | 47 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Cornelisse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Cornelisse's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 49.2% | 44.3% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 18.5% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 22 | 17.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 18 | 14.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 44.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Cornelisse usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Cornelisse usually continues c4 (36.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Cornelisse usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 60.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Cornelisse usually continues g3 (77.8% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Cornelisse usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Cornelisse usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 47.8% | 43.2% |
| c6 | 14 | 30.4% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 10 | 21.7% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.1% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.3% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
John Cornelisse's chess games
All 231 games by John Cornelisse in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 86 wins, 52 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Arthur De Winter | 2,390 | 25th Hoogeveen Open | B51 |
| Jul 2017 | Adam Feher | 2,377 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | D46 |
| Aug 2019 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,331 | Bruges Masters | A13 |
| Jul 2006 | Giuseppe Valenti | 2,273 | 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | B82 |
| Dec 2025 | Enrico Follesa | 2,266 | Dutch Klasse 1B 2025/26 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 2,293 |
| 6th La Fere Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,152 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| chT-BEL 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 2,182 |
| 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,132 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Cornelisse's chess games?
231 games by John Cornelisse, from Jul 2003 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 John Cornelisse has played.
What does John Cornelisse play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, John Cornelisse opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Cornelisse answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does John Cornelisse play as White?
As White, John Cornelisse's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Cornelisse play as Black?
As Black, John Cornelisse most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is John Cornelisse's FIDE rating?
John Cornelisse is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Jan 2012).
How many games has John Cornelisse played?
Our database contains 231 games by John Cornelisse, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 52 draws, 92 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Cornelisse?
231 games by John Cornelisse 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.