Prepare against Jonas Hilwerda
FM · NLD · World #5,683 classical · FIDE ID 1046713
Our database contains 474 games by Jonas Hilwerda, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonas Hilwerda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonas Hilwerda 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 | 2,255 | 2,317 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,256 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,250 | 2,286 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 195 | 126 | 153 | 41.1% |
| As White | 232 | 107 | 65 | 60 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 242 | 88 | 61 | 93 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonas Hilwerda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonas Hilwerda's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 199 | 85.8% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 26 | 11.2% | 55.8% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hilwerda usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hilwerda usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hilwerda usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Hilwerda usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Hilwerda usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Hilwerda usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 66.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 36 | 30.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 83.1% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 7.8% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Jonas Hilwerda's chess games
All 474 games by Jonas Hilwerda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 195 wins, 126 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/8/11 | 42.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| D00 | London System | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Liam Vrolijk | 2,478 | 23rd Hoogeveen Open | E71 |
| Aug 2022 | Jonny Hector | 2,463 | Copenhagen Obro Open | C45 |
| Jul 2021 | Sayed Javad Alavi | 2,445 | Paracin Orbis IM 3rd | B15 |
| May 2022 | Egor Bogdanov | 2,415 | Fredericia IM | B31 |
| Mar 2024 | Jelmer Jens | 2,394 | chT-NED 2324 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2015 | 36 | 22.5 | 1,852 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,909 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2015 | 18 | 12 | 2,021 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2013 | 18 | 13 | 1,168 |
| ch-NED U10 | 2013 | 11 | 10 | 1,380 |
| Glorney Cup | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 2,177 |
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonas Hilwerda's chess games?
474 games by Jonas Hilwerda, from Jan 2014 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 Jonas Hilwerda has played.
What does Jonas Hilwerda play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Jonas Hilwerda opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonas Hilwerda answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jonas Hilwerda play as White?
As White, Jonas Hilwerda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Scotch Game (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonas Hilwerda play as Black?
As Black, Jonas Hilwerda most often plays: Italian Game (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Jonas Hilwerda's FIDE rating?
Jonas Hilwerda is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,250 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (May 2019).
How many games has Jonas Hilwerda played?
Our database contains 474 games by Jonas Hilwerda, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 126 draws, 153 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonas Hilwerda?
474 games by Jonas Hilwerda 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.