Prepare against Karel Looijmans
NLD · World #23,830 classical · FIDE ID 1009087
Our database contains 43 games by Karel Looijmans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Looijmans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Looijmans 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 | 2,026 | 2,191 | Jul 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,019 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 21 | 6 | 16 | 48.8% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 55.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Looijmans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Looijmans's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Looijmans usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Looijmans usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Looijmans usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Karel Looijmans's chess games
All 43 games by Karel Looijmans in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Matthias Hahlbohm | 2,091 | Berlin Unicorn Open | B82 |
| Jan 2010 | Fred Hamperl | 2,080 | Ischia Open | B32 |
| Jul 2005 | Manuel Ferreiro Calvo | 2,064 | 27th Politiken Cup | B01 |
| Jan 2010 | Antti Heikkila | 2,045 | Ischia Open | B07 |
| Aug 2004 | Joachim Kornrumpf | 2,015 | 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,085 |
| Ischia Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,153 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,347 |
| 29th Sitges Open | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 2,091 |
| 3rd Falconara Marche Estate Open A | 2008 | 2 | 2 | 2,372 |
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2004 | 2 | 2 | – |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Looijmans's chess games?
43 games by Karel Looijmans, from Apr 2003 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 Karel Looijmans has played.
What does Karel Looijmans play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Karel Looijmans opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Looijmans answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Karel Looijmans play as White?
As White, Karel Looijmans's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Looijmans play as Black?
As Black, Karel Looijmans most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Karel Looijmans's FIDE rating?
Karel Looijmans is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Karel Looijmans played?
Our database contains 43 games by Karel Looijmans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Looijmans?
43 games by Karel Looijmans 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.