Prepare against Paul Van Asseldonk
NLD · World #27,941 classical · FIDE ID 1015478
Our database contains 80 games by Paul Van Asseldonk, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Van Asseldonk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Van Asseldonk 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 | 1,998 | 2,125 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,046 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 2,018 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 37 | 11 | 32 | 46.3% |
| As White | 41 | 19 | 5 | 17 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 18 | 6 | 15 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Van Asseldonk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Van Asseldonk's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Asseldonk usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Asseldonk usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Asseldonk usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Paul Van Asseldonk's chess games
All 80 games by Paul Van Asseldonk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 37 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Christian Hueneburg | 2,274 | Bad Wildbad Open | B15 |
| Oct 2004 | Roland Knechtel | 2,229 | Bad Wildbad Open | E41 |
| Jan 2008 | Bernd Baum | 2,204 | Marianske Lazne Open | B56 |
| Aug 2004 | Klaus Zschaebitz | 2,143 | 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | E11 |
| May 2004 | Jacob Beisser | 2,086 | Berlin Unicorn Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oban Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,908 |
| 7th Amantea Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,069 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| Bad Wildbad Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,257 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,210 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 5 | 4 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Van Asseldonk's chess games?
80 games by Paul Van Asseldonk, from Oct 2004 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 Paul Van Asseldonk has played.
What does Paul Van Asseldonk play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Paul Van Asseldonk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Van Asseldonk answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Van Asseldonk play as White?
As White, Paul Van Asseldonk's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Van Asseldonk play as Black?
As Black, Paul Van Asseldonk most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Paul Van Asseldonk's FIDE rating?
Paul Van Asseldonk is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Paul Van Asseldonk played?
Our database contains 80 games by Paul Van Asseldonk, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Van Asseldonk?
80 games by Paul Van Asseldonk 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.