Prepare against Richard Hendriks
NLD · World #26,560 classical · FIDE ID 1006096
When preparing against Richard Hendriks, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann as Black, 23.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 322 games by Richard Hendriks, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Hendriks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Hendriks 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 | 2,007 | 2,168 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 76 | 93 | 153 | 23.6% |
| As White | 159 | 45 | 45 | 69 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 163 | 31 | 48 | 84 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Hendriks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Hendriks's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 82.4% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.1% | 30.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues d4 (29.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Nf3 (27.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 70 | 78.7% | 37.1% |
| c5 | 19 | 21.3% | 31.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 34.0% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 32.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 22.0% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Richard Hendriks's chess games
All 322 games by Richard Hendriks in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 76 wins, 93 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 30 | 7/7/16 | 23.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Ilya Khmelniker | 2,447 | Dieren Open | A43 |
| Oct 2000 | Mikhail Archangelsky | 2,430 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | C25 |
| Oct 2010 | Robert Ris | 2,416 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | C48 |
| Oct 2004 | Willy Hendriks | 2,396 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | A58 |
| Oct 2017 | Eelke De Boer | 2,301 | 21st Hoogeveen Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2006 | 93 | 37 | 2,150 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 79 | 27 | 2,141 |
| VAM Hoogeveen Open | 1999 | 26 | 8.5 | 2,085 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,176 |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,052 |
| 21st Hoogeveen Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,030 |
| 19th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Hendriks's chess games?
322 games by Richard Hendriks, from Apr 2003 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 Richard Hendriks has played.
What does Richard Hendriks play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Richard Hendriks opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Hendriks answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Richard Hendriks play as White?
As White, Richard Hendriks's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Hendriks play as Black?
As Black, Richard Hendriks most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Richard Hendriks's FIDE rating?
Richard Hendriks is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Richard Hendriks played?
Our database contains 322 games by Richard Hendriks, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 93 draws, 153 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Hendriks?
322 games by Richard Hendriks 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.