Prepare against Peter Hulshof
NLD · World #14,255 classical · FIDE ID 1003291
Our database contains 289 games by Peter Hulshof, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Hulshof's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Hulshof 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 | 2,113 | 2,232 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,225 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 91 | 103 | 95 | 31.5% |
| As White | 141 | 54 | 48 | 39 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 148 | 37 | 55 | 56 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Hulshof's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Hulshof's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 88.7% | 52.8% |
| g3 | 14 | 9.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hulshof usually continues Nc3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hulshof usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hulshof usually continues Qe2 (63.2% score)
- 1.g3 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hulshof usually continues Bg2 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Hulshof usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Hulshof usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 65 | 86.7% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 9.3% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 45 | 93.8% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Peter Hulshof's chess games
All 289 games by Peter Hulshof in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 91 wins, 103 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 42 | 14/13/15 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 122 | 28/46/48 | 23.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,533 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | B25 |
| Jan 1998 | Gerhard Schebler | 2,445 | Groningen Open | B12 |
| Oct 2007 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,408 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | B15 |
| Jan 1999 | Ivan Hausner | 2,396 | 19th Benasque Open | E81 |
| Oct 2015 | Robby Kevlishvili | 2,361 | 19th Hoogeveen Unive Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2007 | 54 | 24 | 2,237 |
| Groningen Open | 1999 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,046 |
| 19th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| 27th Heraklion Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,082 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
| Marianske Lazne Open 50+ | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,094 |
| Brighton e2e4 Masters A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Hulshof's chess games?
289 games by Peter Hulshof, from Apr 2003 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 Peter Hulshof has played.
What does Peter Hulshof play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Peter Hulshof opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Hulshof answers 1...g6 (87% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Peter Hulshof play as White?
As White, Peter Hulshof's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (42 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Hulshof play as Black?
As Black, Peter Hulshof most often plays: Modern Defense (122 games, 23.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Peter Hulshof's FIDE rating?
Peter Hulshof is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Peter Hulshof played?
Our database contains 289 games by Peter Hulshof, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 103 draws, 95 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Hulshof?
289 games by Peter Hulshof 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.