Prepare against Sander Van Eijk
IM · NLD · World #2,012 classical · FIDE ID 1011510
Our database contains 485 games by Sander Van Eijk, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sander Van Eijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sander Van Eijk 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 | 2,382 | 2,445 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,388 | 2,391 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 214 | 127 | 144 | 44.1% |
| As White | 251 | 123 | 64 | 64 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 234 | 91 | 63 | 80 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sander Van Eijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sander Van Eijk's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 248 | 98.8% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Eijk usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Eijk usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Eijk usually continues f4 (67.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Eijk usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 78.7% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 22 | 17.3% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 91.3% | 49.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Sander Van Eijk's chess games
All 485 games by Sander Van Eijk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 214 wins, 127 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 33 | 20/9/4 | 60.6% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 29 | 16/7/6 | 55.2% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 15/5/8 | 53.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/9/0 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 65 | 27/14/24 | 41.5% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 9/7/10 | 34.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A30 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,665 | 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | B54 |
| Jul 2010 | Vladimir Doncea | 2,474 | Agneaux St Lo IM | B48 |
| May 2010 | Zeljko Bogut | 2,468 | 40th Sarajevo Bosna Open | B07 |
| Mar 2009 | Artur Chibukhchian | 2,444 | 10th ch-EU | D30 |
| Aug 2008 | Daan Brandenburg | 2,431 | 12th Vlissingen HZ Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2013 | 51 | 29 | 2,303 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 27 | 14 | 2,293 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2002 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2000 | 18 | 9 | 2,109 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,164 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2002 | 17 | 13 | 2,294 |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2007 | 14 | 5 | 2,247 |
| Groningen Open A | 2010 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sander Van Eijk's chess games?
485 games by Sander Van Eijk, from Jul 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 Sander Van Eijk has played.
What does Sander Van Eijk play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Sander Van Eijk opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sander Van Eijk answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Sander Van Eijk play as White?
As White, Sander Van Eijk's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (33 games, 60.6% win rate); King's Gambit (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sander Van Eijk play as Black?
As Black, Sander Van Eijk most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 41.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Sander Van Eijk's FIDE rating?
Sander Van Eijk is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,388 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (May 2014).
How many games has Sander Van Eijk played?
Our database contains 485 games by Sander Van Eijk, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 214 wins, 127 draws, 144 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sander Van Eijk?
485 games by Sander Van Eijk 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.