Prepare against Sjoerd Drent
NLD · World #32,205 classical · FIDE ID 1021230
Our database contains 44 games by Sjoerd Drent, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sjoerd Drent's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sjoerd Drent 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 | 1,973 | 2,103 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 18.2% |
| As White | 22 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sjoerd Drent's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sjoerd Drent's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 36.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 36.1% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Drent usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Drent usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Drent usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Drent usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Drent usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Drent usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Sjoerd Drent's chess games
All 44 games by Sjoerd Drent in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 8 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A19 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Luc Compagnie | 2,421 | Dieren Open | A34 |
| Oct 2018 | Milos Nikolic | 2,279 | 34th EU-Cup | C64 |
| Oct 2018 | Daniel Nordquelle | 2,235 | 34th EU-Cup | C15 |
| May 2001 | Hugo Van Hengel | 2,068 | Soest Open | B03 |
| Jun 2011 | Frans Hazenberg | 1,957 | 28th Bussum Open | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2000 | 8 | 2 | 2,036 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| Soest Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 2,054 |
| VCN SchaakFestival | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| 28th Bussum Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,107 |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2,140 |
| 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2007 | 2 | 1 | – |
| chT-NED 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sjoerd Drent's chess games?
44 games by Sjoerd Drent, from Oct 2006 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 Sjoerd Drent has played.
What does Sjoerd Drent play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Sjoerd Drent opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sjoerd Drent answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sjoerd Drent play as White?
As White, Sjoerd Drent's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sjoerd Drent play as Black?
As Black, Sjoerd Drent most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Sjoerd Drent's FIDE rating?
Sjoerd Drent is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Sjoerd Drent played?
Our database contains 44 games by Sjoerd Drent, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sjoerd Drent?
44 games by Sjoerd Drent 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.