Prepare against Joran Donkers
NLD · World #11,515 classical · FIDE ID 1034766
When preparing against Joran Donkers, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 38 games by Joran Donkers, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joran Donkers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joran Donkers 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 | 2,147 | 2,151 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 31.6% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joran Donkers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joran Donkers's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 73.7% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Donkers usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Donkers usually continues c3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Donkers usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Donkers usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Donkers usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Joran Donkers's chess games
All 38 games by Joran Donkers in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Harmen Van den Berg | 2,176 | 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2013 | Patrick Van Lommel | 2,135 | 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | C06 |
| May 2012 | Kambiz Sekandar | 1,996 | ch-NED U20 | C10 |
| May 2012 | Elwin Van der Auweraert | 1,976 | ch-NED U20 | B07 |
| May 2011 | Martijn Otten | 1,959 | ch-NED U21 | C04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U21 | 2013 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,697 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,087 |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joran Donkers's chess games?
38 games by Joran Donkers, from Jul 2011 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 Joran Donkers has played.
What does Joran Donkers play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Joran Donkers opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joran Donkers answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Joran Donkers play as White?
As White, Joran Donkers's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joran Donkers play as Black?
As Black, Joran Donkers most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Joran Donkers's FIDE rating?
Joran Donkers is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Joran Donkers played?
Our database contains 38 games by Joran Donkers, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joran Donkers?
38 games by Joran Donkers 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.