Prepare against Polle Van Arendonk
NLD · World #17,276 classical · FIDE ID 1072048
When preparing against Polle Van Arendonk, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 51 games by Polle Van Arendonk, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Polle Van Arendonk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Polle Van Arendonk 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 | 2,082 | 2,105 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,004 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 20 | 12 | 19 | 39.2% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Polle Van Arendonk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Polle Van Arendonk's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 66.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Arendonk usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Arendonk usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Arendonk usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 61.1% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Polle Van Arendonk's chess games
All 51 games by Polle Van Arendonk in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | T De Wit | 2,296 | HSG Open | C42 |
| May 2024 | Kambiz Sekandar | 2,233 | 49th Utrecht OKU Open | B19 |
| Aug 2026 | Daniel Zevenhuizen | 2,162 | Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | B07 |
| May 2025 | Xaveer Blok | 2,037 | Dutch Youth U18 | C45 |
| May 2025 | Imanol Leorato | 2,024 | Dutch Youth U18 | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| Dutch Youth U18 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,993 |
| Dutch Youth U18 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,280 |
| Utrecht Keres Memorial | 2022 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,044 |
| 49th Utrecht OKU Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Polle Van Arendonk's chess games?
51 games by Polle Van Arendonk, from Jun 2019 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 Polle Van Arendonk has played.
What does Polle Van Arendonk play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Polle Van Arendonk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Polle Van Arendonk answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Polle Van Arendonk play as White?
As White, Polle Van Arendonk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Polle Van Arendonk play as Black?
As Black, Polle Van Arendonk most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Polle Van Arendonk's FIDE rating?
Polle Van Arendonk is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Polle Van Arendonk played?
Our database contains 51 games by Polle Van Arendonk, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Polle Van Arendonk?
51 games by Polle Van Arendonk 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.