Prepare against Jorden Van Foreest
GM · NLD · World #30 classical · FIDE ID 1039784
When preparing against Jorden Van Foreest, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 22.7% over 44 games.
Our database contains 3,677 games by Jorden Van Foreest, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jorden Van Foreest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorden Van Foreest 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 | 2,706 | 2,736 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,601 | 2,699 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,659 | 2,690 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,677 | 1,711 | 1,050 | 916 | 46.5% |
| As White | 1,868 | 952 | 511 | 405 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 1,809 | 759 | 539 | 511 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorden Van Foreest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorden Van Foreest's side.
First moves as White (1,866 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,262 | 67.6% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 296 | 15.9% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 139 | 7.4% | 69.1% |
| c4 | 100 | 5.4% | 70.5% |
| b3 | 27 | 1.4% | 75.9% |
| g3 | 18 | 1.0% | 80.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 63.0% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Foreest usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Foreest usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Foreest usually continues d4 (62.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Foreest usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Foreest usually continues c4 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Foreest usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (767 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 308 | 40.2% | 51.8% |
| c5 | 226 | 29.5% | 56.0% |
| c6 | 169 | 22.0% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 23 | 3.0% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 16 | 2.1% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (634 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 298 | 47.0% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 261 | 41.2% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 25 | 3.9% | 72.0% |
| g6 | 16 | 2.5% | 81.3% |
| f5 | 15 | 2.4% | 76.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 2.1% | 73.1% |
Jorden Van Foreest's chess games
All 3,677 games by Jorden Van Foreest in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Sep 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: 1,711 wins, 1,050 draws, 916 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 168 | 91/37/40 | 54.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 90 | 38/33/19 | 42.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 88 | 36/30/22 | 40.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 78 | 43/23/12 | 55.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 67 | 34/18/15 | 50.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 64 | 28/25/11 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 57 | 30/11/16 | 52.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 50 | 33/11/6 | 66.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 48 | 16/25/7 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 46 | 22/16/8 | 47.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 184 | 70/62/52 | 38.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 110 | 46/41/23 | 41.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 100 | 53/24/23 | 53.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 74 | 34/15/25 | 45.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 58 | 15/32/11 | 25.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 47 | 24/11/12 | 51.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 30/5/11 | 65.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 18/13/13 | 40.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 44 | 10/20/14 | 22.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 42 | 11/19/12 | 26.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,864 | Oslo Esports Cup | A22 |
| Jul 2021 | Garry Kasparov | 2,812 | Zagreb GCT Blitz | B96 |
| Mar 2022 | Liren Ding | 2,799 | Charity Cup Prelim | C58 |
| Jul 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,793 | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid | C67 |
| Mar 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,789 | Carlsen Inv Prelim | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 754 | 513.5 | 2,582 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 104 | 54.5 | 2,594 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 69 | 37.5 | 2,658 |
| chess.com Speed U20 | 2019 | 51 | 21 | 2,605 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 43 | 30 | 2,693 |
| Dieren Open | 2015 | 36 | 21 | 2,420 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 33 | 18 | 2,584 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,648 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anish Giri (48 games) · Aryan Tari (47 games) · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (33 games) · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (32 games) · Yi Wei (29 games) · Magnus Carlsen (26 games) · Wesley So (25 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (23 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorden Van Foreest's chess games?
3,677 games by Jorden Van Foreest, from Sep 2010 to Sep 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 Jorden Van Foreest has played.
What does Jorden Van Foreest play on the first move as White?
Across 1,866 games with White in our database, Jorden Van Foreest opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorden Van Foreest answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jorden Van Foreest play as White?
As White, Jorden Van Foreest's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (168 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (90 games, 42.2% win rate); Italian Game (88 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,868 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorden Van Foreest play as Black?
As Black, Jorden Van Foreest most often plays: Slav Defense (184 games, 38.0% win rate); Indian Defense (110 games, 41.8% win rate); Réti Opening (100 games, 53.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,809 games.
What is Jorden Van Foreest's FIDE rating?
Jorden Van Foreest is currently rated 2,706 in classical chess, 2,601 in rapid and 2,659 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,736 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jorden Van Foreest played?
Our database contains 3,677 games by Jorden Van Foreest, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,711 wins, 1,050 draws, 916 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorden Van Foreest?
3,677 games by Jorden Van Foreest 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.