Prepare against Joost van Winsen
NLD · World #54,417 classical · FIDE ID 1011928
When preparing against Joost van Winsen, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 78 games by Joost van Winsen, covering Aug 2026 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Joost van Winsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joost van Winsen 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 | 1,876 | 1,876 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 26 | 16 | 36 | 33.3% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 23.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1999-2006): 71 rated games against 62 different opponents, across 1 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 71 | 18 | 18 | 35 | 25.4% | 2,016 | 1,872 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 21 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 9.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 61.5% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1,868 | 1,779 |
| 2005 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2,122 | 2,122 |
| 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2,123 | 1,923 |
| 2002 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1,913 | 1,799 |
| 2001 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2,183 | 1,916 |
| 2000 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2,150 | 1,750 |
| 1999 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1,936 | 1,803 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joost van Winsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joost van Winsen's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 40 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Winsen usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Winsen usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Winsen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
Joost van Winsen's chess games
All 78 games by Joost van Winsen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2026 - Oct 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: 26 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Michael Horstmann | 2,212 | 11th Sueder Sommer Open | A10 |
| Sep 2005 | Juergen Fuhs | 2,164 | 16th Goch Open | B01 |
| Oct 2005 | Steffen Rachut | 2,081 | 16th Goch Open | B02 |
| Jan 1999 | Wilhelm Stelter | 1,682 | 6th Duisburg Open | A10 |
| Jan 2003 | Martin Schmitt | 1,665 | 14th Goch Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kleve Open | 2002 | 21 | 9 | 1,924 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| 11th Sueder Sommer Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,162 |
| 12th Recklinghausen Open | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 2,037 |
| 14th Goch Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| 6th Duisburg Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 1,752 |
| 17th Goch Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
| 16th Goch Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joost van Winsen's chess games?
78 games by Joost van Winsen, from Aug 2026 to Oct 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 Winsen has played.
What does Joost van Winsen play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Joost van Winsen opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joost van Winsen answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Joost van Winsen play as White?
As White, Joost van Winsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joost van Winsen play as Black?
As Black, Joost van Winsen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Joost van Winsen's FIDE rating?
Joost van Winsen is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Joost van Winsen played?
Our database contains 78 games by Joost van Winsen, covering Aug 2026 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joost van Winsen?
78 games by Joost van Winsen 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.