Prepare against Josephine Damen
WCM · NLD · World #48,869 classical · FIDE ID 1074369
Our database contains 71 games by Josephine Damen, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josephine Damen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josephine Damen 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 | 1,897 | 1,994 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,794 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,805 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 32.4% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josephine Damen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josephine Damen's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 97.3% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.9% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Damen usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Damen usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Damen usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Damen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Josephine Damen's chess games
All 71 games by Josephine Damen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - Aug 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: 23 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Davoud Moghaddam | 2,015 | Helmond Rapid Open | A48 |
| Jul 2026 | Altenburger,R | 2,001 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | E61 |
| Jul 2026 | Ragios,K | 1,994 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | C54 |
| Jun 2023 | Jeroen Bollaart | 1,937 | Helmond Rapid Open | B06 |
| Apr 2026 | Elysia Feng | 1,912 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U18 | C91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 Girls | 2022 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,521 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,943 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-NED U16 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,730 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U18 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,997 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josephine Damen's chess games?
71 games by Josephine Damen, from Jun 2022 to Aug 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 Josephine Damen has played.
What does Josephine Damen play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Josephine Damen opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josephine Damen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josephine Damen play as White?
As White, Josephine Damen's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josephine Damen play as Black?
As Black, Josephine Damen most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Josephine Damen's FIDE rating?
Josephine Damen is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (May 2026).
How many games has Josephine Damen played?
Our database contains 71 games by Josephine Damen, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josephine Damen?
71 games by Josephine Damen 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.