Prepare against Pieter Hopman
IM · NLD · World #3,722 classical · FIDE ID 1005669
Our database contains 545 games by Pieter Hopman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pieter Hopman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pieter Hopman 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 | 2,311 | 2,431 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,389 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,380 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 545 | 224 | 136 | 185 | 41.1% |
| As White | 270 | 118 | 69 | 83 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 275 | 106 | 67 | 102 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pieter Hopman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pieter Hopman's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 188 | 69.6% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 62 | 23.0% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 4.8% | 46.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Hopman usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hopman usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Hopman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hopman usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hopman usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hopman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 83 | 64.8% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 10.2% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 9.4% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 12 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 52 | 58.4% | 54.8% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 30.3% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Pieter Hopman's chess games
All 545 games by Pieter Hopman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 224 wins, 136 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 66 | 29/18/19 | 43.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 34 | 11/11/12 | 32.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A21 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,603 | 11th Thailand Open | C41 |
| Jan 2012 | Hans Tikkanen | 2,549 | 74th Tata Steel C | D11 |
| Mar 2024 | Jan Klimkowski | 2,532 | Reykjavik Open | B07 |
| Jan 2006 | Jan Werle | 2,514 | Corus C | A41 |
| Feb 2019 | Robin Swinkels | 2,496 | BL2-West 1819 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 27 | 10 | 2,210 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2023 | 27 | 14 | 2,238 |
| Wachtebeke | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 2,364 |
| Corus C | 2006 | 13 | 5 | 2,374 |
| 74th Tata Steel C | 2012 | 13 | 4 | 2,308 |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2003 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,401 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| 10th Haarlem BDO-B | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pieter Hopman's chess games?
545 games by Pieter Hopman, from Apr 2003 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 Pieter Hopman has played.
What does Pieter Hopman play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Pieter Hopman opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pieter Hopman answers 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Pieter Hopman play as White?
As White, Pieter Hopman's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pieter Hopman play as Black?
As Black, Pieter Hopman most often plays: Philidor (66 games, 43.9% win rate); Rat Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Pieter Hopman's FIDE rating?
Pieter Hopman is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Pieter Hopman played?
Our database contains 545 games by Pieter Hopman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 136 draws, 185 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pieter Hopman?
545 games by Pieter Hopman 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.