Prepare against John Van Baarle
FM · NLD · World #11,286 classical · FIDE ID 1000691
Our database contains 328 games by John Van Baarle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Van Baarle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Van Baarle 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 | 2,150 | 2,276 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,102 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 117 | 98 | 113 | 35.7% |
| As White | 159 | 67 | 50 | 42 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 169 | 50 | 48 | 71 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Van Baarle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Van Baarle's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 42.8% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 63 | 39.6% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 18 | 11.3% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.4% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Baarle usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Baarle usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Baarle usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Baarle usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Baarle usually continues c4 (84.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Baarle usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 25.0% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 17 | 21.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 15 | 18.8% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 13 | 16.3% | 23.1% |
| g6 | 8 | 10.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 72.7% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.1% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
John Van Baarle's chess games
All 328 games by John Van Baarle in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 117 wins, 98 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1983 | Darryl K Johansen | 2,490 | OHRA GM Open | B41 |
| Jul 1982 | Adam Kuligowski | 2,465 | Amsterdam Open | B51 |
| Apr 1977 | Hans Bohm | 2,445 | ch-NED 32 | A45 |
| Jan 1976 | Nona Gaprindashvili | 2,425 | IBM-B | B14 |
| Jul 1982 | Fred Van der Vliet | 2,390 | Amsterdam Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM-B | 1976 | 44 | 19.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-NED | 1973 | 22 | 10 | – |
| Dieren Open | 1998 | 19 | 9 | 2,341 |
| Buesum U25 | 1967 | 13 | 9.5 | – |
| ch-NED 32 | 1977 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,385 |
| Meldorf U26 International | 1968 | 12 | 5 | – |
| OHRA GM Open | 1983 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,331 |
| ch-NED 26 | 1971 | 11 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Van Baarle's chess games?
328 games by John Van Baarle, from Apr 2003 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 John Van Baarle has played.
What does John Van Baarle play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, John Van Baarle opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Van Baarle answers 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does John Van Baarle play as White?
As White, John Van Baarle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Van Baarle play as Black?
As Black, John Van Baarle most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is John Van Baarle's FIDE rating?
John Van Baarle is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Jul 2003).
How many games has John Van Baarle played?
Our database contains 328 games by John Van Baarle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 98 draws, 113 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Van Baarle?
328 games by John Van Baarle 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.