Prepare against Jonathan Van Nie
NLD · World #41,310 classical · FIDE ID 1065840
Our database contains 43 games by Jonathan Van Nie, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Van Nie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Van Nie 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 | 1,929 | 1,942 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 18 | 4 | 21 | 41.9% |
| As White | 19 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 68.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Van Nie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Van Nie's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 68.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.4% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Nie usually continues f4 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Nie usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nie usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 26.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Jonathan Van Nie's chess games
All 43 games by Jonathan Van Nie in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2004 | 17 | 8 | – |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2002 | 14 | 9 | – |
| ch-NED U12 | 2002 | 8 | 3 | – |
| 34th Geraardsbergen Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,768 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,002 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2023 - A & B | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,227 |
| Sport Pride | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Van Nie's chess games?
43 games by Jonathan Van Nie, from Sep 2019 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 Jonathan Van Nie has played.
What does Jonathan Van Nie play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jonathan Van Nie opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Van Nie answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Van Nie play as White?
As White, Jonathan Van Nie's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Van Nie play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Van Nie most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jonathan Van Nie's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Van Nie is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Jonathan Van Nie played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jonathan Van Nie, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Van Nie?
43 games by Jonathan Van Nie 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.