Prepare against Kees Stap
NLD · World #22,195 classical · FIDE ID 1018744
Our database contains 35 games by Kees Stap, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kees Stap's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kees Stap 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 | 2,039 | 2,152 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 25.7% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kees Stap's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kees Stap's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Stap usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Stap usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Stap usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Stap usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Stap usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Kees Stap's chess games
All 35 games by Kees Stap in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Martine Middelveld | 2,033 | Dieren Open | D05 |
| Oct 2012 | Domenico Blasco | 1,920 | 34th Arco Open | A53 |
| Oct 2018 | Johannes Schneider | 1,894 | 40th Arco Open | A29 |
| Oct 2012 | Gabriele Di Lazzaro | 1,888 | 34th Arco Open | A25 |
| Oct 2012 | Riccardo Dieli | 1,839 | 34th Arco Open | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,039 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| Arnhem OSKA Open | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,285 |
| Ghent Open 19th | 1996 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,080 |
| 46th Ghent Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,863 |
| Arnhem Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,924 |
| KNSB-competitie 2025/2026 - Ronde 2 | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,154 |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kees Stap's chess games?
35 games by Kees Stap, from Jul 2006 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 Stap has played.
What does Kees Stap play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Kees Stap opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kees Stap answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kees Stap play as White?
As White, Kees Stap's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kees Stap play as Black?
As Black, Kees Stap most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Rat Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Kees Stap's FIDE rating?
Kees Stap is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Kees Stap played?
Our database contains 35 games by Kees Stap, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kees Stap?
35 games by Kees Stap 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.