Prepare against Peter Van Diepen
NLD · World #101,118 classical · FIDE ID 1046241
When preparing against Peter Van Diepen, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 40 games by Peter Van Diepen, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Van Diepen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Van Diepen 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 | 1,726 | 1,740 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 5 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Van Diepen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Van Diepen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 46.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Diepen usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Diepen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Diepen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Diepen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 78.6% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Peter Van Diepen's chess games
All 40 games by Peter Van Diepen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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, 5 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E75 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkmaar Open A | 1984 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Alkmaar Open B | 1983 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open A | 1985 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open 2 | 1986 | 6 | 2 | – |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open | 1989 | 6 | 1 | – |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,639 |
| Bela Crkva Open | 1983 | 1 | 0 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Van Diepen's chess games?
40 games by Peter Van Diepen, from Aug 2014 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 Diepen has played.
What does Peter Van Diepen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Peter Van Diepen opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Van Diepen answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Peter Van Diepen play as White?
As White, Peter Van Diepen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Van Diepen play as Black?
As Black, Peter Van Diepen most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Peter Van Diepen's FIDE rating?
Peter Van Diepen is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Peter Van Diepen played?
Our database contains 40 games by Peter Van Diepen, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Van Diepen?
40 games by Peter Van Diepen 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.