Prepare against Peter Hoekstra
NLD · World #28,250 classical · FIDE ID 1023217
Our database contains 129 games by Peter Hoekstra, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Hoekstra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Hoekstra 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 | 1,996 | 2,130 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,967 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 47 | 29 | 53 | 36.4% |
| As White | 64 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 24 | 11 | 30 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Hoekstra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Hoekstra's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 17.2% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hoekstra usually continues Nc3 (30.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hoekstra usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Hoekstra usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Hoekstra usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Hoekstra usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hoekstra usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 56.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 53.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 32.1% | 11.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
Peter Hoekstra's chess games
All 129 games by Peter Hoekstra in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 47 wins, 29 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Pascal Karsay | 2,323 | 10th Pfalz Open | E62 |
| Feb 2020 | Tobias Koelle | 2,305 | 11th Pfalz Open A | C56 |
| Oct 2016 | Leon De Visser | 2,258 | 8th Korbach Open | D45 |
| Oct 2016 | Christian Schneider | 2,226 | 8th Korbach Open | A36 |
| Jul 2016 | Henk Van der Poel | 2,220 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open | 1992 | 12 | 5.5 | – |
| Krefeld Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,888 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,037 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,169 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,028 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 2,070 |
| 9th Korbach Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Hoekstra's chess games?
129 games by Peter Hoekstra, from Oct 2007 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 Peter Hoekstra has played.
What does Peter Hoekstra play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Peter Hoekstra opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Hoekstra answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Peter Hoekstra play as White?
As White, Peter Hoekstra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Hoekstra play as Black?
As Black, Peter Hoekstra most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Peter Hoekstra's FIDE rating?
Peter Hoekstra is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Peter Hoekstra played?
Our database contains 129 games by Peter Hoekstra, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 29 draws, 53 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Hoekstra?
129 games by Peter Hoekstra 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.