Prepare against Joop Hummel
NLD · World #35,103 classical · FIDE ID 1012126
When preparing against Joop Hummel, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 133 games by Joop Hummel, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joop Hummel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joop Hummel 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 | 1,958 | 2,049 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 35 | 20 | 78 | 26.3% |
| As White | 64 | 16 | 12 | 36 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 69 | 19 | 8 | 42 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joop Hummel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joop Hummel's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 60.9% | 41.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 29.7% | 28.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 41.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Hummel usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hummel usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Hummel usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 28.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Hummel usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Hummel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Hummel usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 32.4% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 27.0% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 27.0% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 50.0% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 40.9% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Joop Hummel's chess games
All 133 games by Joop Hummel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 35 wins, 20 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2004 | Jelmer Jens | 2,367 | Utrecht OKU Open A | E15 |
| Oct 2009 | David Klein | 2,248 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | E62 |
| Dec 2003 | Ali Bitalzadeh | 2,225 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | C06 |
| Sep 2003 | Adrian Clemens | 2,225 | Staunton CC Blumenfeld theme-B | E10 |
| Mar 2019 | Oleg Iolis | 2,214 | Wachtebeke B | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Open A | 2006 | 16 | 8 | 2,043 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| Wachtebeke B | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,041 |
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,884 |
| 18th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,987 |
| 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,161 |
| 19th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 2,001 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joop Hummel's chess games?
133 games by Joop Hummel, from Apr 2004 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 Hummel has played.
What does Joop Hummel play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Joop Hummel opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joop Hummel answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Joop Hummel play as White?
As White, Joop Hummel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joop Hummel play as Black?
As Black, Joop Hummel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Joop Hummel's FIDE rating?
Joop Hummel is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Joop Hummel played?
Our database contains 133 games by Joop Hummel, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 20 draws, 78 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joop Hummel?
133 games by Joop Hummel 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.