Prepare against Jop Delemarre
IM · NLD · World #1,729 classical · FIDE ID 1003704
Our database contains 646 games by Jop Delemarre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jop Delemarre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jop Delemarre 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 | 2,397 | 2,478 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 646 | 267 | 204 | 175 | 41.3% |
| As White | 331 | 151 | 102 | 78 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 315 | 116 | 102 | 97 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jop Delemarre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jop Delemarre's side.
First moves as White (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 318 | 96.1% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.5% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Delemarre usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Delemarre usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Delemarre usually continues c4 (79.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Delemarre usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Delemarre usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Delemarre usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 31.1% | 64.0% |
| d6 | 45 | 28.0% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 39 | 24.2% | 55.1% |
| g6 | 24 | 14.9% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 48.9% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 36 | 39.1% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.4% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.4% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Jop Delemarre's chess games
All 646 games by Jop Delemarre 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: 267 wins, 204 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 39 | 16/16/7 | 41.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 15/13/10 | 39.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 14/13/6 | 42.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 43 | 14/15/14 | 32.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 28 | 12/6/10 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 5/11/9 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E68 | English Opening | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,635 | Leeuwarden Open | D10 |
| Jan 1997 | Friso Nijboer | 2,605 | Leeuwarden Open | B12 |
| Jan 1995 | Igor Glek | 2,590 | 5th Sonnevanck | A90 |
| Jul 2003 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,588 | 58th ch-NED | C18 |
| Jul 2007 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,587 | Dresden ZMD Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Open | 1997 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,391 |
| Wch U18 | 1995 | 20 | 11 | 2,371 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,446 |
| Wch U20 | 1997 | 13 | 7 | 2,399 |
| Hoogovens Open | 1995 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,353 |
| Antwerp Open | 1996 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,359 |
| Corus B | 2000 | 11 | 2 | 2,265 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jop Delemarre's chess games?
646 games by Jop Delemarre, 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 Jop Delemarre has played.
What does Jop Delemarre play on the first move as White?
Across 331 games with White in our database, Jop Delemarre opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jop Delemarre answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jop Delemarre play as White?
As White, Jop Delemarre's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 331 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jop Delemarre play as Black?
As Black, Jop Delemarre most often plays: Pirc Defense (43 games, 32.6% win rate); Modern Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 315 games.
What is Jop Delemarre's FIDE rating?
Jop Delemarre is currently rated 2,397 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,478 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Jop Delemarre played?
Our database contains 646 games by Jop Delemarre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 204 draws, 175 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jop Delemarre?
646 games by Jop Delemarre 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.