Prepare against Niels Van Happen
NLD · World #61,413 classical · FIDE ID 40101100
Our database contains 31 games by Niels Van Happen, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niels Van Happen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Van Happen 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 | 1,851 | 1,888 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,852 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,819 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 9.7% |
| As White | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Van Happen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Van Happen's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 62.5% | 15.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 31.3% | 10.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 15.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Happen usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Happen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Happen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 10.0% score
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Happen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Happen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Happen usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Niels Van Happen's chess games
All 31 games by Niels Van Happen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 3 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Viktor Gudok | 2,085 | Helmond Rapid Open | C78 |
| May 2026 | Pascal Issaad | 1,948 | 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,940 |
| 15th WLC Weekender | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,807 |
| 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,784 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,778 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,775 |
| 14th Eindhoven WLC Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,583 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,686 |
| 49th Utrecht OKU Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Van Happen's chess games?
31 games by Niels Van Happen, from Jul 2023 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 Niels Van Happen has played.
What does Niels Van Happen play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Niels Van Happen opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Van Happen answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niels Van Happen play as White?
As White, Niels Van Happen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Van Happen play as Black?
As Black, Niels Van Happen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Niels Van Happen's FIDE rating?
Niels Van Happen is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Niels Van Happen played?
Our database contains 31 games by Niels Van Happen, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (9.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Van Happen?
31 games by Niels Van Happen 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.