Prepare against Patrick Van Hoolandt
FM · MCO · World #20,943 classical · FIDE ID 200999
Our database contains 1,166 games by Patrick Van Hoolandt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Van Hoolandt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Van Hoolandt 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 | 2,049 | 2,301 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,246 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,189 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,166 | 393 | 257 | 516 | 33.7% |
| As White | 589 | 220 | 141 | 228 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 577 | 173 | 116 | 288 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Van Hoolandt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Van Hoolandt's side.
First moves as White (589 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 368 | 62.5% | 50.8% |
| c4 | 194 | 32.9% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 19 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hoolandt usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hoolandt usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hoolandt usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Hoolandt usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hoolandt usually continues g3 (48.1% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Hoolandt usually continues g3 (34.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 254 | 96.2% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 164 | 87.2% | 38.4% |
| g6 | 17 | 9.0% | 26.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Patrick Van Hoolandt's chess games
All 1,166 games by Patrick Van Hoolandt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 393 wins, 257 draws, 516 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 71 | 27/11/33 | 38.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 62 | 23/19/20 | 37.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 55 | 16/17/22 | 29.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 44 | 25/9/10 | 56.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 43 | 20/6/17 | 46.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 14/9/16 | 35.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 23 | 8/2/13 | 34.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 99 | 36/13/50 | 36.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 35 | 10/6/19 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 34 | 10/10/14 | 29.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 34 | 4/8/22 | 11.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 32 | 8/11/13 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 7/4/12 | 30.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 22 | 4/7/11 | 18.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 21 | 12/2/7 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,562 | Europe Echecs online Open April | C54 |
| Apr 2007 | Sergey Kasparov | 2,536 | 13th Cutro Open A | A58 |
| Jun 2008 | Jordi Fluvia Poyatos | 2,504 | 16th Montcada Open | C45 |
| Jan 1991 | Vidmantas Malisauskas | 2,495 | Val Thorens Open | C48 |
| Oct 2003 | Imad Hakki | 2,451 | Mediterranean-ch 1st | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padova Open | 2000 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,192 |
| Caorle Open | 1982 | 17 | 9 | 2,483 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 16 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,870 |
| Quebec Open | 2018 | 15 | 6 | 1,975 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 14 | 6 | 2,194 |
| ch-BEL | 1992 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2000 | 13 | 8 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Van Hoolandt's chess games?
1,166 games by Patrick Van Hoolandt, from Apr 2003 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 Patrick Van Hoolandt has played.
What does Patrick Van Hoolandt play on the first move as White?
Across 589 games with White in our database, Patrick Van Hoolandt opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Van Hoolandt answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Patrick Van Hoolandt play as White?
As White, Patrick Van Hoolandt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (71 games, 38.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (62 games, 37.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (55 games, 29.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 589 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Van Hoolandt play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Van Hoolandt most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (99 games, 36.4% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 577 games.
What is Patrick Van Hoolandt's FIDE rating?
Patrick Van Hoolandt is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Patrick Van Hoolandt played?
Our database contains 1,166 games by Patrick Van Hoolandt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 393 wins, 257 draws, 516 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Van Hoolandt?
1,166 games by Patrick Van Hoolandt 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.