Prepare against Julian Van Overdam
FM · NLD · World #1,690 classical · FIDE ID 1015303
Our database contains 268 games by Julian Van Overdam, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Van Overdam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Van Overdam 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 | 2,399 | 2,420 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,332 | 2,345 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 119 | 68 | 81 | 44.4% |
| As White | 132 | 64 | 31 | 37 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 136 | 55 | 37 | 44 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Van Overdam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Van Overdam's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 95.5% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Overdam usually continues Nc3 (64.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Overdam usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Overdam usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Overdam usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Overdam usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Overdam usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 78.8% | 58.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 9.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 87.2% | 42.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Julian Van Overdam's chess games
All 268 games by Julian Van Overdam in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 119 wins, 68 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 55 | 30/11/14 | 54.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 36 | 15/11/10 | 41.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Mads Andersen | 2,594 | chT-NED 1819 | A40 |
| Sep 2015 | Sipke Ernst | 2,540 | chT-BEL 1516 | C45 |
| Dec 2013 | Michael Feygin | 2,512 | chT-BEL 1314 | B23 |
| Dec 2012 | Vojtech Plat | 2,483 | 50th Groningen Open A | B23 |
| Nov 2019 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,472 | chT-NED 1920 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2007 | 18 | 12 | 1,797 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2009 | 18 | 13 | 2,060 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2011 | 17 | 10 | 2,166 |
| Antwerp InventiChess | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,300 |
| 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,350 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,408 |
| 48th Groningen Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Van Overdam's chess games?
268 games by Julian Van Overdam, from Jul 2008 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 Julian Van Overdam has played.
What does Julian Van Overdam play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Julian Van Overdam opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Van Overdam answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Julian Van Overdam play as White?
As White, Julian Van Overdam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (55 games, 54.5% win rate); Scotch Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Van Overdam play as Black?
As Black, Julian Van Overdam most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Julian Van Overdam's FIDE rating?
Julian Van Overdam is currently rated 2,399 in classical chess and 2,332 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Julian Van Overdam played?
Our database contains 268 games by Julian Van Overdam, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 68 draws, 81 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Van Overdam?
268 games by Julian Van Overdam 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.