Prepare against Paul Van Haastert
NLD · World #32,589 classical · FIDE ID 1020773
Our database contains 31 games by Paul Van Haastert, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Van Haastert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Van Haastert 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 | 1,971 | 2,091 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 32.3% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Van Haastert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Van Haastert's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Haastert usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Haastert usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Haastert usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Paul Van Haastert's chess games
All 31 games by Paul Van Haastert in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,138 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,140 |
| Dieren Open | 1991 | 4 | 2 | – |
| NED Open 01 Reinbouw | 1970 | 1 | 0 | – |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| NED tt | 1996 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Luxembourg Open 28th | 1989 | 1 | 0 | 1,945 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Van Haastert's chess games?
31 games by Paul Van Haastert, from Apr 2006 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 Haastert has played.
What does Paul Van Haastert play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Paul Van Haastert opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Van Haastert answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Van Haastert play as White?
As White, Paul Van Haastert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Van Haastert play as Black?
As Black, Paul Van Haastert most often plays: Budapest Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Paul Van Haastert's FIDE rating?
Paul Van Haastert is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Paul Van Haastert played?
Our database contains 31 games by Paul Van Haastert, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Van Haastert?
31 games by Paul Van Haastert 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.