Prepare against Pim Jekel
NLD · World #25,098 classical · FIDE ID 1029002
When preparing against Pim Jekel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 42 games by Pim Jekel, covering Apr 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pim Jekel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pim Jekel 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 | 2,017 | 2,049 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 7 | 23 | 28.6% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pim Jekel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pim Jekel's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Jekel usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Jekel usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Jekel usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Pim Jekel's chess games
All 42 games by Pim Jekel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A97 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Jeroen Westera | 1,549 | 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NED U20 Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 2nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1998 | 7 | 2 | 2,013 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,134 |
| 6th Haarlem AKN Open | 1997 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,632 |
| 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,650 |
Interactive opening tree from all 42 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pim Jekel's chess games?
42 games by Pim Jekel, from Apr 2020 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 Pim Jekel has played.
What does Pim Jekel play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Pim Jekel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pim Jekel answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does Pim Jekel play as White?
As White, Pim Jekel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pim Jekel play as Black?
As Black, Pim Jekel most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Pim Jekel's FIDE rating?
Pim Jekel is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Pim Jekel played?
Our database contains 42 games by Pim Jekel, covering Apr 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pim Jekel?
42 games by Pim Jekel 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.