Prepare against John T.H. Van der Wiel
GM · NLD · World #2,227 classical · FIDE ID 1000020
Our database contains 2,324 games by John T.H. Van der Wiel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John T.H. Van der Wiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John T.H. Van der Wiel 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 | 2,371 | 2,542 | Jan 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,388 | 2,391 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,324 | 747 | 1,171 | 406 | 32.1% |
| As White | 1,164 | 463 | 557 | 144 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 1,160 | 284 | 614 | 262 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John T.H. Van der Wiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John T.H. Van der Wiel's side.
First moves as White (1,164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,117 | 96.0% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 30 | 2.6% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 0.8% | 61.1% |
| c3 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Wiel usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wiel usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Wiel usually continues d4 (62.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Wiel usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wiel usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Wiel usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (471 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 317 | 67.3% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 80 | 17.0% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 37 | 7.9% | 64.9% |
| d6 | 19 | 4.0% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (481 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 378 | 78.6% | 48.0% |
| d6 | 47 | 9.8% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 28 | 5.8% | 51.8% |
| e6 | 19 | 4.0% | 39.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 1.5% | 85.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
John T.H. Van der Wiel's chess games
All 2,324 games by John T.H. Van der Wiel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 747 wins, 1,171 draws, 406 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 176 | 71/86/19 | 40.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 125 | 48/60/17 | 38.4% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 108 | 43/53/12 | 39.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 78 | 29/38/11 | 37.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 43 | 22/15/6 | 51.2% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39 | 12/18/9 | 30.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 36 | 12/20/4 | 33.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 32 | 17/11/4 | 53.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 32 | 18/10/4 | 56.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 13/11/4 | 46.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 179 | 41/98/40 | 22.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 139 | 28/73/38 | 20.1% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 64 | 11/36/17 | 17.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 60 | 12/38/10 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 56 | 26/18/12 | 46.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 50 | 7/31/12 | 14.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 37 | 5/21/11 | 13.5% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 35 | 9/15/11 | 25.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 31 | 8/18/5 | 25.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 29 | 10/13/6 | 34.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Jan H Timman | 2,675 | Optiebeurs | C91 |
| Jun 1996 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,665 | ch-NED 51 | E42 |
| Jan 1998 | Joel Lautier | 2,660 | BL2-West 9798 | D48 |
| Jan 1989 | Nigel D Short | 2,650 | World Cup | C92 |
| Nov 1999 | Vladislav Tkachiev | 2,648 | Cannes m2 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogovens | 1995 | 170 | 74.5 | 2,515 |
| ch-NED | 1995 | 66 | 39.5 | 2,515 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 54 | 36 | 2,518 |
| Hoogovens-B | 1999 | 53 | 31.5 | 2,558 |
| Corus B | 2004 | 48 | 23 | 2,515 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1997 | 42 | 26.5 | 2,532 |
| Corus C | 2008 | 39 | 21 | 2,508 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 35 | 23 | 2,510 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Friso Nijboer (42 games) · Loek Van Wely (32 games) · Hans Ree (28 games) · Predrag Nikolic (25 games) · John D M Nunn (19 games) · Nigel D Short (19 games) · Ivan Sokolov (19 games) · Dimitri Reinderman (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John T.H. Van der Wiel's chess games?
2,324 games by John T.H. Van der Wiel, from Apr 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 T.H. Van der Wiel has played.
What does John T.H. Van der Wiel play on the first move as White?
Across 1,164 games with White in our database, John T.H. Van der Wiel opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John T.H. Van der Wiel answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does John T.H. Van der Wiel play as White?
As White, John T.H. Van der Wiel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (176 games, 40.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (125 games, 38.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (108 games, 39.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John T.H. Van der Wiel play as Black?
As Black, John T.H. Van der Wiel most often plays: Sicilian (179 games, 22.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (139 games, 20.1% win rate); Indian Defense (64 games, 17.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,160 games.
What is John T.H. Van der Wiel's FIDE rating?
John T.H. Van der Wiel is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess and 2,388 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,542 (Jan 2004).
How many games has John T.H. Van der Wiel played?
Our database contains 2,324 games by John T.H. Van der Wiel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 747 wins, 1,171 draws, 406 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against John T.H. Van der Wiel?
2,324 games by John T.H. Van der Wiel 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.