Prepare against Peter Van der Hoeven
NLD · World #93,228 classical · FIDE ID 1056786
When preparing against Peter Van der Hoeven, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 37 games by Peter Van der Hoeven, covering Dec 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Van der Hoeven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Van der Hoeven 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 | 1,749 | 1,809 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 3 | 20 | 37.8% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Van der Hoeven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Van der Hoeven's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hoeven usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Peter Van der Hoeven's chess games
All 37 games by Peter Van der Hoeven in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Rick Derksen | 1,879 | ch-Leiden SB | E19 |
| Jun 2003 | Biaina Geragousian | 1,842 | ch-Leiden SB | E87 |
| May 2002 | Huib Nieuwland | 1,773 | ch-Leiden SB | B09 |
| May 2007 | Jan Barendse | 1,630 | ch-Leiden SB | D04 |
| Jun 2004 | Bert Jansen | 1,540 | chB-Leiden SB | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2007 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,764 |
| chB-Leiden SB | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,621 |
| Groene Hart GrB | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,083 |
| 25th Ghent Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Van der Hoeven's chess games?
37 games by Peter Van der Hoeven, from Dec 2023 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 Van der Hoeven has played.
What does Peter Van der Hoeven play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Peter Van der Hoeven opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Van der Hoeven answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Peter Van der Hoeven play as White?
As White, Peter Van der Hoeven's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Van der Hoeven play as Black?
As Black, Peter Van der Hoeven most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Peter Van der Hoeven's FIDE rating?
Peter Van der Hoeven is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Peter Van der Hoeven played?
Our database contains 37 games by Peter Van der Hoeven, covering Dec 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Van der Hoeven?
37 games by Peter Van der Hoeven 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.