Prepare against Paul Tuijp
NLD · World #67,475 classical · FIDE ID 1030221
When preparing against Paul Tuijp, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Paul Tuijp, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Tuijp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Tuijp 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 | 1,829 | 1,842 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 27.9% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Tuijp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Tuijp's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 32.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Tuijp usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Tuijp usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Tuijp usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Paul Tuijp's chess games
All 43 games by Paul Tuijp in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Hans De Vilder | 2,190 | 7th Haarlem AKN Open | C27 |
| Jul 2001 | Frans Arp | 2,123 | 10th Haarlem AKN Open | C68 |
| Jul 2002 | Hans Kuijper | 1,618 | 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | D03 |
| Jul 2002 | Rens Zuiderveld | 1,600 | 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Haarlem AKN Open | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,293 |
| 10th Haarlem AKN Open | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,169 |
| 3rd Haarlem Nova College Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,108 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 2,075 |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,169 |
| 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 1,861 |
| 7th Haarlem AKN Open | 1998 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,047 |
| Haarlem Nova College Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Tuijp's chess games?
43 games by Paul Tuijp, from Dec 2015 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 Paul Tuijp has played.
What does Paul Tuijp play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Paul Tuijp opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Tuijp answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Tuijp play as White?
As White, Paul Tuijp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Tuijp play as Black?
As Black, Paul Tuijp most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Paul Tuijp's FIDE rating?
Paul Tuijp is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Paul Tuijp played?
Our database contains 43 games by Paul Tuijp, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Tuijp?
43 games by Paul Tuijp 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.