Prepare against Sjoerd Haver
NLD · World #58,517 classical · FIDE ID 1039857
Our database contains 37 games by Sjoerd Haver, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sjoerd Haver's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sjoerd Haver 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 | 1,861 | 1,891 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,943 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 5 | 18 | 37.8% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sjoerd Haver's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sjoerd Haver's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Haver usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Haver usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Haver usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Sjoerd Haver's chess games
All 37 games by Sjoerd Haver in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Robby Kevlishvili | 2,023 | ch-NED U15 | B84 |
| Jun 2013 | Sebastian Bleecke | 1,716 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | B12 |
| Jun 2013 | Huib Vriens | 1,665 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | B08 |
| May 2012 | Alec Wolters | 1,536 | ch-NED U15 | D10 |
| May 2012 | Tijany Ousmane | 1,424 | ch-NED U15 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,657 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,676 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,631 |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| Enschede Open D U14 | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,091 |
| 6th Delft Prinsenstad Open B | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,581 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open C | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sjoerd Haver's chess games?
37 games by Sjoerd Haver, from Sep 2011 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 Haver has played.
What does Sjoerd Haver play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Sjoerd Haver opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sjoerd Haver answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sjoerd Haver play as White?
As White, Sjoerd Haver's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sjoerd Haver play as Black?
As Black, Sjoerd Haver most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Sjoerd Haver's FIDE rating?
Sjoerd Haver is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Sjoerd Haver played?
Our database contains 37 games by Sjoerd Haver, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sjoerd Haver?
37 games by Sjoerd Haver 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.