Prepare against Kees De Kruif
NLD · World #67,065 classical · FIDE ID 1006479
When preparing against Kees De Kruif, expect 1.b4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Anderssen's opening as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 188 games by Kees De Kruif, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kees De Kruif's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kees De Kruif 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 | 1,831 | 2,110 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,904 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,872 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 48 | 75 | 65 | 25.5% |
| As White | 97 | 28 | 39 | 30 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 91 | 20 | 36 | 35 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kees De Kruif's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kees De Kruif's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 53 | 54.6% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 24 | 24.7% | 52.1% |
| a3 | 18 | 18.6% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 55% of White games, 52.8% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Kruif usually continues Bb2 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kruif usually continues Bb2 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Kruif usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 52.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kruif usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kruif usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Kruif usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 93.6% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 89.7% | 40.4% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Kees De Kruif's chess games
All 188 games by Kees De Kruif 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: 48 wins, 75 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 53 | 16/24/13 | 30.2% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | David O Collier | 2,122 | 31st Guernsey Open | D00 |
| Oct 2004 | Andrew Kitchlew | 2,111 | 30th Guernsey Open | B13 |
| Oct 2016 | Jan Prins | 2,078 | 42nd Guernsey Open | A21 |
| Oct 2015 | Oliver A Jackson | 2,077 | 41st Guernsey Open | A20 |
| Oct 2008 | Bert Westerkamp | 2,070 | 34th Guernsey Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,949 |
| 27th Guernsey Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| 31st Guernsey Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| 34th Guernsey Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| 38th Guernsey Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,863 |
| 41st Guernsey Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,067 |
| 35th Guernsey Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,824 |
| 37th Guernsey Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kees De Kruif's chess games?
188 games by Kees De Kruif, 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 Kees De Kruif has played.
What does Kees De Kruif play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Kees De Kruif opens with 1.b4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.a3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kees De Kruif answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...b5 (3% of games).
What openings does Kees De Kruif play as White?
As White, Kees De Kruif's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (53 games, 30.2% win rate); Anderssen's opening (18 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kees De Kruif play as Black?
As Black, Kees De Kruif most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Kees De Kruif's FIDE rating?
Kees De Kruif is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Kees De Kruif played?
Our database contains 188 games by Kees De Kruif, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 75 draws, 65 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kees De Kruif?
188 games by Kees De Kruif 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.