Prepare against Julie Van Kemenade
United Kingdom · World #97,506 classical · FIDE ID 402796
When preparing against Julie Van Kemenade, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Julie Van Kemenade, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julie Van Kemenade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julie Van Kemenade 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 | 1,736 | 1,823 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,775 | 1,775 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,800 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 54 | 41 | 136 | 23.4% |
| As White | 108 | 27 | 22 | 59 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 123 | 27 | 19 | 77 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julie Van Kemenade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julie Van Kemenade's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 97.2% | 35.2% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 35.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kemenade usually continues Nc3 (15.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kemenade usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kemenade usually continues d3 (54.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kemenade usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 57 | 82.6% | 31.6% |
| g6 | 10 | 14.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 78.9% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 15.8% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
Julie Van Kemenade's chess games
All 231 games by Julie Van Kemenade in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 54 wins, 41 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 2/1/13 | 12.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 57 | 15/8/34 | 26.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/1/13 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Thomas Brown | 2,085 | Dyfed Open 47th | B10 |
| May 2003 | Meri Grigoryan | 2,023 | chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | C24 |
| Mar 2016 | John Shakespeare | 1,948 | ch-WLS 62nd | C00 |
| Feb 2015 | John W Waterfield | 1,923 | Dyfed Open 44th | B07 |
| Nov 2006 | Yangshan Yu | 1,890 | chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales New Year Open | 2019 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,666 |
| chT2-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 1,487 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,831 |
| Olympiad Women-39 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,842 |
| Olympiad Women-38 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,997 |
| chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,827 |
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,939 |
| chT3b-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julie Van Kemenade's chess games?
231 games by Julie Van Kemenade, from Nov 2010 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 Julie Van Kemenade has played.
What does Julie Van Kemenade play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Julie Van Kemenade opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julie Van Kemenade answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Julie Van Kemenade play as White?
As White, Julie Van Kemenade's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julie Van Kemenade play as Black?
As Black, Julie Van Kemenade most often plays: Pirc Defense (57 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Julie Van Kemenade's FIDE rating?
Julie Van Kemenade is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,775 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Julie Van Kemenade played?
Our database contains 231 games by Julie Van Kemenade, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 41 draws, 136 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julie Van Kemenade?
231 games by Julie Van Kemenade 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.