Prepare against Joost Van Egmond
NLD · World #67,649 classical · FIDE ID 1073630
When preparing against Joost Van Egmond, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 45 games by Joost Van Egmond, covering Apr 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joost Van Egmond's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joost Van Egmond 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 | 1,829 | 1,897 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 37.8% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joost Van Egmond's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joost Van Egmond's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Egmond usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Egmond usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Egmond usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 85.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Joost Van Egmond's chess games
All 45 games by Joost Van Egmond in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem ACCOM Open 2 | 1990 | 17 | 9.5 | – |
| Alkmaar Open A | 1984 | 16 | 8 | – |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open A | 1985 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open | 1987 | 4 | 1 | – |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open | 1991 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joost Van Egmond's chess games?
45 games by Joost Van Egmond, from Apr 2024 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 Joost Van Egmond has played.
What does Joost Van Egmond play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Joost Van Egmond opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joost Van Egmond answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Joost Van Egmond play as White?
As White, Joost Van Egmond's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joost Van Egmond play as Black?
As Black, Joost Van Egmond most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Joost Van Egmond's FIDE rating?
Joost Van Egmond is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Joost Van Egmond played?
Our database contains 45 games by Joost Van Egmond, covering Apr 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joost Van Egmond?
45 games by Joost Van Egmond 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.