Prepare against Sjoerd Plukkel
FM · NLD · World #6,678 classical · FIDE ID 1008676
Our database contains 300 games by Sjoerd Plukkel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sjoerd Plukkel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sjoerd Plukkel 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 | 2,231 | 2,347 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,230 | 2,337 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 114 | 78 | 108 | 38.0% |
| As White | 151 | 58 | 42 | 51 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 149 | 56 | 36 | 57 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sjoerd Plukkel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sjoerd Plukkel's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 93.4% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Plukkel usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Plukkel usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Plukkel usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Plukkel usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Plukkel usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Plukkel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 66.7% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 15 | 16.7% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 15.6% | 39.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 54.1% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 16.2% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Sjoerd Plukkel's chess games
All 300 games by Sjoerd Plukkel 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: 114 wins, 78 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 32 | 13/7/12 | 40.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B65 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Stewart G Haslinger | 2,536 | 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | C45 |
| Feb 2011 | Malkhaz Sulashvili | 2,497 | 27th Cappelle Open | B12 |
| Nov 2009 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,474 | Wijk Cultural Village | B92 |
| Aug 2000 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,416 | ch-NED U20 Open | A37 |
| Mar 2011 | Cristina Foisor | 2,405 | 27th Cappelle Open | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wijk Cultural Village | 2012 | 27 | 11 | 2,326 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2003 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,196 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2002 | 18 | 10 | – |
| ch-NED U16 | 1999 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,994 |
| Soest Open | 2001 | 13 | 7 | 2,095 |
| Corus C | 2010 | 13 | 3 | 2,254 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,425 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sjoerd Plukkel's chess games?
300 games by Sjoerd Plukkel, 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 Sjoerd Plukkel has played.
What does Sjoerd Plukkel play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Sjoerd Plukkel opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sjoerd Plukkel answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Sjoerd Plukkel play as White?
As White, Sjoerd Plukkel's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (32 games, 40.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sjoerd Plukkel play as Black?
As Black, Sjoerd Plukkel most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Sjoerd Plukkel's FIDE rating?
Sjoerd Plukkel is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess and 2,230 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (May 2013).
How many games has Sjoerd Plukkel played?
Our database contains 300 games by Sjoerd Plukkel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 78 draws, 108 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sjoerd Plukkel?
300 games by Sjoerd Plukkel 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.