Prepare against Stef Van Kesteren
NLD · World #47,750 classical · FIDE ID 1017667
Our database contains 54 games by Stef Van Kesteren, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stef Van Kesteren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stef Van Kesteren 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 | 1,902 | 1,928 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 29.6% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stef Van Kesteren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stef Van Kesteren's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 93.5% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kesteren usually continues c3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Kesteren usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kesteren usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Kesteren usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 11 | 73.3% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Stef Van Kesteren's chess games
All 54 games by Stef Van Kesteren in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 16 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Thomas Braun | 2,199 | Liberec Open | C84 |
| Nov 2006 | Stanislav Trejbal | 2,107 | Liberec Open | C50 |
| Jan 2006 | Ragnar Edvardsen | 2,088 | 5th Prague Open | C80 |
| Oct 2008 | Wim Vink | 2,073 | Cesky Krumlov Open 2nd | B17 |
| Jan 2006 | Henrik Albert Preiser | 1,980 | 5th Prague Open | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,752 |
| Marianske Lazne Open 50+ | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,811 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,948 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
| Groningen Open A | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,875 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open B | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
| 5th Prague Open | 2006 | 4 | 3 | 2,244 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open C | 2007 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stef Van Kesteren's chess games?
54 games by Stef Van Kesteren, from Jul 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 Kesteren has played.
What does Stef Van Kesteren play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Stef Van Kesteren opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stef Van Kesteren answers 1...Nc6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stef Van Kesteren play as White?
As White, Stef Van Kesteren's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stef Van Kesteren play as Black?
As Black, Stef Van Kesteren most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Stef Van Kesteren's FIDE rating?
Stef Van Kesteren is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Stef Van Kesteren played?
Our database contains 54 games by Stef Van Kesteren, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stef Van Kesteren?
54 games by Stef Van Kesteren 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.