Prepare against Joost Offringa
NLD · World #5,201 classical · FIDE ID 1025880
Our database contains 177 games by Joost Offringa, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joost Offringa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joost Offringa 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 | 2,267 | 2,320 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,314 | 2,314 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 62 | 73 | 42 | 35.0% |
| As White | 85 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 92 | 29 | 40 | 23 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joost Offringa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joost Offringa's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 58.8% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 30 | 35.3% | 61.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Offringa usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Offringa usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Offringa usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 61.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Offringa usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Offringa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Offringa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 43.1% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 17 | 29.3% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 12 | 20.7% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.9% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 17 | 68.0% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 32.0% | 75.0% |
Joost Offringa's chess games
All 177 games by Joost Offringa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Aug 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: 62 wins, 73 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Michael Coenen | 2,435 | chT-BEL 1516 | A26 |
| Apr 2016 | Stef Soors | 2,392 | chT-BEL 1516 | C03 |
| Dec 2013 | Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema | 2,369 | 51st Groningen Open A | A80 |
| Jan 2017 | Pieter Hopman | 2,354 | chT-BEL 1617 | A21 |
| Dec 2013 | Milan Mostertman | 2,304 | 51st Groningen Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2006 | 18 | 11 | 1,723 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2005 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,625 |
| Dieren Open | 2014 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,190 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,747 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| Enschede Open B U16 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,919 |
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,398 |
| 38th Ghent Taminco Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joost Offringa's chess games?
177 games by Joost Offringa, from Jul 2007 to Aug 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 Joost Offringa has played.
What does Joost Offringa play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Joost Offringa opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joost Offringa answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games).
What openings does Joost Offringa play as White?
As White, Joost Offringa's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joost Offringa play as Black?
As Black, Joost Offringa most often plays: Dutch Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Joost Offringa's FIDE rating?
Joost Offringa is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess and 2,314 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Joost Offringa played?
Our database contains 177 games by Joost Offringa, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 73 draws, 42 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joost Offringa?
177 games by Joost Offringa 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.