Prepare against Niek Oostvogels
NLD · World #42,912 classical · FIDE ID 1051725
When preparing against Niek Oostvogels, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 57 games by Niek Oostvogels, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Niek Oostvogels's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niek Oostvogels 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 | 1,922 | 1,986 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,972 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,981 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 11 | 16 | 30 | 19.3% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niek Oostvogels's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niek Oostvogels's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 85.7% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Oostvogels usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Oostvogels usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Oostvogels usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Oostvogels usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Oostvogels usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
Niek Oostvogels's chess games
All 57 games by Niek Oostvogels in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Sep 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: 11 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Dragos Ciornei | 2,098 | 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | B01 |
| May 2015 | Philippe Da Ces | 1,976 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A61 |
| Jul 2026 | Mark Beijen | 1,917 | Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | C10 |
| Jul 2017 | Dick Van den Berg | 1,838 | 11th Leiden LCT Open B | D19 |
| Jul 2026 | Ralf Van den Burg | 1,834 | Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,817 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open B | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,827 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,927 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 2,026 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,946 |
| 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niek Oostvogels's chess games?
57 games by Niek Oostvogels, from Aug 2014 to Sep 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 Niek Oostvogels has played.
What does Niek Oostvogels play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Niek Oostvogels opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niek Oostvogels answers 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Niek Oostvogels play as White?
As White, Niek Oostvogels's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niek Oostvogels play as Black?
As Black, Niek Oostvogels most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Niek Oostvogels's FIDE rating?
Niek Oostvogels is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Niek Oostvogels played?
Our database contains 57 games by Niek Oostvogels, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses (19.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niek Oostvogels?
57 games by Niek Oostvogels 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.