Prepare against Loek Van der Hagen
FM · NLD · World #9,904 classical · FIDE ID 1052853
When preparing against Loek Van der Hagen, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Loek Van der Hagen, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Loek Van der Hagen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Loek Van der Hagen 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 | 2,171 | 2,382 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,210 | 2,285 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 93 | 75 | 98 | 35.0% |
| As White | 135 | 57 | 42 | 36 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 131 | 36 | 33 | 62 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Loek Van der Hagen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Loek Van der Hagen's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 80.7% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 12.6% | 52.9% |
| g3 | 6 | 4.4% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hagen usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hagen usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hagen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Hagen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Hagen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Hagen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 64.5% | 41.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 11.3% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 93.0% | 41.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Loek Van der Hagen's chess games
All 266 games by Loek Van der Hagen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Aug 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: 93 wins, 75 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/8/10 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Ulf Andersson | 2,518 | Spakenburg FishPartners Open | D38 |
| Jun 2024 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,510 | Spakenburg FishPartners Open | B11 |
| Feb 2025 | L Sawlin | 2,400 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | C23 |
| Feb 2024 | Niels Ondersteijn | 2,378 | chT-NED 2324 | B07 |
| Jun 2024 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,374 | Spakenburg FishPartners Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 18 | 13 | 2,219 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2018 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,548 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 13 | 3 | 2,087 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,249 |
| Spakenburg FishPartners Open | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,552 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| 12th Plzen A2 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Loek Van der Hagen's chess games?
266 games by Loek Van der Hagen, from Feb 2016 to Aug 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 Loek Van der Hagen has played.
What does Loek Van der Hagen play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Loek Van der Hagen opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Loek Van der Hagen answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Loek Van der Hagen play as White?
As White, Loek Van der Hagen's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Loek Van der Hagen play as Black?
As Black, Loek Van der Hagen most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Loek Van der Hagen's FIDE rating?
Loek Van der Hagen is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,210 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Loek Van der Hagen played?
Our database contains 266 games by Loek Van der Hagen, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 75 draws, 98 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Loek Van der Hagen?
266 games by Loek Van der Hagen 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.