Prepare against Klaas Been
NLD · World #119,375 classical · FIDE ID 1021559
When preparing against Klaas Been, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 63 games by Klaas Been, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaas Been's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaas Been 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 | 1,675 | 1,799 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 22 | 6 | 35 | 34.9% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaas Been's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaas Been's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 100.0% | 28.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 28.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Been usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Been usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Been usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Klaas Been's chess games
All 63 games by Klaas Been in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 22 wins, 6 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Patrick Daly | 1,778 | Heraklion Open 23rd | D02 |
| May 2010 | Bernard Visse | 1,641 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | D02 |
| May 2010 | Jules Reyskens | 1,631 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | D04 |
| May 2012 | Pia Van Rossum | 1,616 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | D03 |
| May 2010 | Joop Dekens | 1,601 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | C99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Agios Nikolaos Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,461 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,684 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 1,560 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,285 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,655 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2013 | 7 | 5 | – |
| Geraardsbergen Open 28th | 2012 | 4 | 0 | 1,454 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaas Been's chess games?
63 games by Klaas Been, from Oct 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 Klaas Been has played.
What does Klaas Been play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Klaas Been opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaas Been answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Klaas Been play as White?
As White, Klaas Been's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaas Been play as Black?
As Black, Klaas Been most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Klaas Been's FIDE rating?
Klaas Been is currently rated 1,675 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,799 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Klaas Been played?
Our database contains 63 games by Klaas Been, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 6 draws, 35 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaas Been?
63 games by Klaas Been 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.