Prepare against Joris Kokje
FM · NLD · World #4,857 classical · FIDE ID 1051024
Our database contains 342 games by Joris Kokje, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joris Kokje's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joris Kokje 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 | 2,277 | 2,314 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,166 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 342 | 124 | 90 | 128 | 36.3% |
| As White | 181 | 65 | 47 | 69 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 161 | 59 | 43 | 59 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joris Kokje's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joris Kokje's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 166 | 91.7% | 47.6% |
| e4 | 11 | 6.1% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kokje usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kokje usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kokje usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 72.7% score
- …e5 (64% of these games) — Kokje usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kokje usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kokje usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 96.7% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 66.0% | 53.2% |
| f5 | 16 | 34.0% | 50.0% |
Joris Kokje's chess games
All 342 games by Joris Kokje in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 124 wins, 90 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 37 | 11/9/17 | 29.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/6/14 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,452 | Dieren Open | B90 |
| Apr 2023 | Thibaut Vandenbussche | 2,447 | chT-NED 2223 | D34 |
| Jun 2025 | Onno Elgersma | 2,397 | 50th OKU | E10 |
| Oct 2025 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,389 | Dutch League 2025-26 | E81 |
| Jun 2016 | Lars Stark | 2,385 | Hilversum Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2015 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,048 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| Dieren Open | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,257 |
| chT-BEL 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,406 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,255 |
| Dutch League 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
| 25th ch-EU U14 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joris Kokje's chess games?
342 games by Joris Kokje, from Jul 2014 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 Joris Kokje has played.
What does Joris Kokje play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Joris Kokje opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joris Kokje answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...f5 (34% of games).
What openings does Joris Kokje play as White?
As White, Joris Kokje's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (37 games, 29.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joris Kokje play as Black?
As Black, Joris Kokje most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Joris Kokje's FIDE rating?
Joris Kokje is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Joris Kokje played?
Our database contains 342 games by Joris Kokje, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 90 draws, 128 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joris Kokje?
342 games by Joris Kokje 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.