Prepare against Paul Van Sonderen
NLD · World #86,839 classical · FIDE ID 1026798
When preparing against Paul Van Sonderen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Paul Van Sonderen, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Van Sonderen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Van Sonderen 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 | 1,768 | 1,948 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 18.2% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Van Sonderen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Van Sonderen's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sonderen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Sonderen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sonderen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Paul Van Sonderen's chess games
All 33 games by Paul Van Sonderen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 6 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Bart Vermeulen | 1,837 | Hilversum Open B | B11 |
| May 2001 | Fedde C Van Tuinen | 1,775 | Soest Open | A51 |
| May 2001 | Hans Kuijper | 1,666 | Soest Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soest Open | 2001 | 12 | 6 | 2,026 |
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2001 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,896 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,747 |
| Hilversum Open B | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1,819 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,720 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 2,038 |
| 10th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Van Sonderen's chess games?
33 games by Paul Van Sonderen, from Apr 2008 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 Sonderen has played.
What does Paul Van Sonderen play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Paul Van Sonderen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Van Sonderen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Van Sonderen play as White?
As White, Paul Van Sonderen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Van Sonderen play as Black?
As Black, Paul Van Sonderen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Paul Van Sonderen's FIDE rating?
Paul Van Sonderen is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Paul Van Sonderen played?
Our database contains 33 games by Paul Van Sonderen, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Van Sonderen?
33 games by Paul Van Sonderen 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.