Prepare against Stef Van der Zon
NLD · World #11,932 classical · FIDE ID 1021451
Our database contains 125 games by Stef Van der Zon, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stef Van der Zon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stef Van der Zon 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 | 2,142 | 2,177 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,159 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 49 | 29 | 47 | 39.2% |
| As White | 63 | 24 | 14 | 25 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 62 | 25 | 15 | 22 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stef Van der Zon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stef Van der Zon's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 98.4% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 48.4% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Zon usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Zon usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zon usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zon usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 74.5% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.0% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Stef Van der Zon's chess games
All 125 games by Stef Van der Zon 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: 49 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Richard Vedder | 2,268 | Dieren Open | B33 |
| May 2013 | Rob Witt | 2,240 | 30th Bussum Open | C11 |
| Jul 2013 | Rob Van Helvoort | 2,180 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2013 | Lambertus Van der Marel | 2,176 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | A31 |
| Aug 2016 | Tjark Vos | 2,156 | Dieren Open | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2002 | 18 | 6 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 17 | 10 | 1,717 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 16 | 9.5 | – |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2001 | 13 | 8 | – |
| ch-NED U12 | 2001 | 11 | 6 | – |
| Dieren Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,232 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 2,213 |
| ch-Leiden SB A | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stef Van der Zon's chess games?
125 games by Stef Van der Zon, 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 Stef Van der Zon has played.
What does Stef Van der Zon play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Stef Van der Zon opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stef Van der Zon answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Stef Van der Zon play as White?
As White, Stef Van der Zon's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stef Van der Zon play as Black?
As Black, Stef Van der Zon most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Stef Van der Zon's FIDE rating?
Stef Van der Zon is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Stef Van der Zon played?
Our database contains 125 games by Stef Van der Zon, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stef Van der Zon?
125 games by Stef Van der Zon 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.