Prepare against Sarah-Joy Koorevaar
NLD · World #69,548 classical · FIDE ID 1091174
When preparing against Sarah-Joy Koorevaar, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 33 games by Sarah-Joy Koorevaar, covering Jun 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sarah-Joy Koorevaar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah-Joy Koorevaar 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 | 1,824 | 1,824 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 100 rated games against 85 different opponents, across 26 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 100 | 37 | 29 | 34 | 37.0% | 1,728 | 1,701 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 58 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 24.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 58.3% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1,815 | 1,929 |
| 2025 | 46 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 1,894 | 1,816 |
| 2024 | 29 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 1,653 | 1,689 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,133 | 1,066 |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1,280 | 1,146 |
Where Sarah-Joy Koorevaar has played
Netherlands (25) · Germany (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah-Joy Koorevaar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah-Joy Koorevaar's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 35.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Koorevaar usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Koorevaar usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Koorevaar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Sarah-Joy Koorevaar's chess games
All 33 games by Sarah-Joy Koorevaar in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D79 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Thao Luong | 1,836 | Kwalificatie NJSK 2026 Hoogkerk | A | B44 |
| Apr 2026 | Frederieke Regterschot | 1,792 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U16 | D02 |
| Apr 2026 | Zoe Omnes | 1,485 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U16 | B47 |
| May 2022 | Sophia Leticia Jonkman Inza | 1,417 | ch-NED U14 Girls | E61 |
| May 2023 | Imara Hardeman | 920 | ch-NED U14 Girls | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 Girls | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 1,036 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U16 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,885 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,603 |
| Kwalificatie NJSK 2026 Hoogkerk | A | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah-Joy Koorevaar's chess games?
33 games by Sarah-Joy Koorevaar, from Jun 2024 to Nov 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 Sarah-Joy Koorevaar has played.
What does Sarah-Joy Koorevaar play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Sarah-Joy Koorevaar opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah-Joy Koorevaar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Sarah-Joy Koorevaar play as White?
As White, Sarah-Joy Koorevaar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah-Joy Koorevaar play as Black?
As Black, Sarah-Joy Koorevaar most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Sarah-Joy Koorevaar's FIDE rating?
Sarah-Joy Koorevaar is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Sarah-Joy Koorevaar played?
Our database contains 33 games by Sarah-Joy Koorevaar, covering Jun 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah-Joy Koorevaar?
33 games by Sarah-Joy Koorevaar 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.