Prepare against Kees Dekker
NLD · World #20,101 classical · FIDE ID 1009540
Our database contains 50 games by Kees Dekker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kees Dekker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kees Dekker 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 | 2,056 | 2,211 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,167 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 28.0% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kees Dekker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kees Dekker's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dekker usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dekker usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Dekker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Dekker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Kees Dekker's chess games
All 50 games by Kees Dekker 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1988 | Gerard Welling | 2,355 | NED-ch44 sf-A | B27 |
| Aug 1982 | Frans Borm | 2,345 | ch-NED Open 13 | B70 |
| Jan 1981 | Vernon A Small | 2,345 | ch-NZL | B85 |
| Aug 1982 | Ron Hofman | 1,910 | ch-NED Open 13 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL | 1981 | 11 | 6 | 2,359 |
| NED-ch44 sf-A | 1988 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-NED 38 sf B | 1982 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,240 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-NED Open 13 | 1982 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,325 |
| 19th WchT Students final B | 1972 | 4 | 2 | – |
| chT-Students 19th Group4 | 1972 | 3 | 2 | 2,413 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 2 | 0 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kees Dekker's chess games?
50 games by Kees Dekker, 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 Dekker has played.
What does Kees Dekker play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Kees Dekker opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kees Dekker answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kees Dekker play as White?
As White, Kees Dekker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kees Dekker play as Black?
As Black, Kees Dekker most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Kees Dekker's FIDE rating?
Kees Dekker is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Kees Dekker played?
Our database contains 50 games by Kees Dekker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kees Dekker?
50 games by Kees Dekker 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.