Prepare against Joop Houtman
FM · NLD · World #13,408 classical · FIDE ID 1004387
Our database contains 95 games by Joop Houtman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joop Houtman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joop Houtman 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 | 2,123 | 2,249 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,095 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 23 | 39 | 33 | 24.2% |
| As White | 48 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 10 | 20 | 17 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joop Houtman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joop Houtman's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 89.6% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Houtman usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Houtman usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Houtman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Houtman usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Houtman usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Houtman usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Joop Houtman's chess games
All 95 games by Joop Houtman 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: 23 wins, 39 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 2,501 | Wolvega Open | C70 |
| Jan 1995 | Gary W Lane | 2,405 | chT-NED 9596 | C54 |
| Jan 1991 | Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema | 2,390 | Groningen GAM | B20 |
| Jan 1994 | Leon Pliester | 2,380 | Groningen Open | D17 |
| Jan 1994 | Vojko Mencinger | 2,365 | Groningen Open | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Open | 1995 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,358 |
| Groningen Atlantis B | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
| chT-NED 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,166 |
| chT-NED | 1997 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,070 |
| Groningen Open A | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,294 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,391 |
| chT-NED 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,266 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 6 | 3 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joop Houtman's chess games?
95 games by Joop Houtman, 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 Joop Houtman has played.
What does Joop Houtman play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Joop Houtman opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joop Houtman answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Joop Houtman play as White?
As White, Joop Houtman's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joop Houtman play as Black?
As Black, Joop Houtman most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Joop Houtman's FIDE rating?
Joop Houtman is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Joop Houtman played?
Our database contains 95 games by Joop Houtman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 39 draws, 33 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joop Houtman?
95 games by Joop Houtman 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.