Prepare against Luuk Van Kooten
FM · NLD · World #6,039 classical · FIDE ID 1006533
Our database contains 410 games by Luuk Van Kooten, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luuk Van Kooten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luuk Van Kooten 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 | 2,246 | 2,390 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 410 | 124 | 118 | 168 | 30.2% |
| As White | 202 | 71 | 57 | 74 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 208 | 53 | 61 | 94 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luuk Van Kooten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luuk Van Kooten's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 173 | 85.6% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 29 | 14.4% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kooten usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kooten usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kooten usually continues e4 (31.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kooten usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kooten usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kooten usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 78.8% | 39.2% |
| e5 | 14 | 11.9% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 9 | 7.6% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 88.3% | 37.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Luuk Van Kooten's chess games
All 410 games by Luuk Van Kooten 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: 124 wins, 118 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 7/7/19 | 21.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 3/4/11 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,505 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | B33 |
| Oct 2013 | Filip Pancevski | 2,493 | 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | B40 |
| Jul 2011 | Alonso Zapata | 2,477 | 39th World Open | E70 |
| May 2021 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,471 | Titled Tue | E70 |
| Aug 2010 | Maikel Liber Gongora Reyes | 2,451 | Badalona Open 36th | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 128 | 47 | 2,097 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 63 | 31 | 2,287 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2003 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,391 |
| Groningen Open | 1999 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,463 |
| Groningen Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luuk Van Kooten's chess games?
410 games by Luuk Van Kooten, 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 Luuk Van Kooten has played.
What does Luuk Van Kooten play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Luuk Van Kooten opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luuk Van Kooten answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Luuk Van Kooten play as White?
As White, Luuk Van Kooten's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luuk Van Kooten play as Black?
As Black, Luuk Van Kooten most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Luuk Van Kooten's FIDE rating?
Luuk Van Kooten is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Luuk Van Kooten played?
Our database contains 410 games by Luuk Van Kooten, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 118 draws, 168 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luuk Van Kooten?
410 games by Luuk Van Kooten 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.