Prepare against Sten Goes
NLD · World #6,396 classical · FIDE ID 1012312
Our database contains 84 games by Sten Goes, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sten Goes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sten Goes 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 | 2,237 | 2,250 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,201 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 30 | 12 | 42 | 35.7% |
| As White | 42 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 42 | 14 | 4 | 24 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sten Goes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sten Goes's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 97.6% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Goes usually continues Nf3 (32.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Goes usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Goes usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Goes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Sten Goes's chess games
All 84 games by Sten Goes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 30 wins, 12 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Raoul Van Ketel | 2,339 | Bussum Open | C02 |
| Jul 2011 | Yong Hoon De Rover | 2,275 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B78 |
| Jul 2011 | Adriano Testa | 2,269 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | E63 |
| Jul 2011 | Marijn Otte | 2,244 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B99 |
| Jul 2011 | David Van Eekhout | 2,173 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 17 | 9 | 1,719 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open A | 2012 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,311 |
| 24th EU-Cup | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,218 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,143 |
| Utrecht Keres Memorial | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,044 |
| Bussum Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 2,206 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open B | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sten Goes's chess games?
84 games by Sten Goes, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Sten Goes has played.
What does Sten Goes play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Sten Goes opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sten Goes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sten Goes play as White?
As White, Sten Goes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sten Goes play as Black?
As Black, Sten Goes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Sten Goes's FIDE rating?
Sten Goes is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Sten Goes played?
Our database contains 84 games by Sten Goes, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 12 draws, 42 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sten Goes?
84 games by Sten Goes 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.