Prepare against Jos Van Ginneken
NLD · World #99,143 classical · FIDE ID 1054325
When preparing against Jos Van Ginneken, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Jos Van Ginneken, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jos Van Ginneken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jos Van Ginneken 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 | 1,732 | 1,761 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 37.1% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jos Van Ginneken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jos Van Ginneken's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Ginneken usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Ginneken usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ginneken usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Jos Van Ginneken's chess games
All 35 games by Jos Van Ginneken in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Frank Hauffe | 1,731 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | A01 |
| Aug 2015 | Manu Vlaeyens | 1,667 | 15th Brasschaat Open | C02 |
| Jun 2014 | Daniel Dardha | 1,617 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | B21 |
| Jun 2014 | Roel Steinhart | 1,564 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | B07 |
| May 2012 | Erik De Coninck | 1,389 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,642 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,657 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,427 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,477 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,589 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jos Van Ginneken's chess games?
35 games by Jos Van Ginneken, from Jun 2015 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 Jos Van Ginneken has played.
What does Jos Van Ginneken play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jos Van Ginneken opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jos Van Ginneken answers 1...d6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games).
What openings does Jos Van Ginneken play as White?
As White, Jos Van Ginneken's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jos Van Ginneken play as Black?
As Black, Jos Van Ginneken most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jos Van Ginneken's FIDE rating?
Jos Van Ginneken is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Jos Van Ginneken played?
Our database contains 35 games by Jos Van Ginneken, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jos Van Ginneken?
35 games by Jos Van Ginneken 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.