Prepare against Taco Van de Poel
NLD · World #38,628 classical · FIDE ID 1020102
Our database contains 79 games by Taco Van de Poel, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Taco Van de Poel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taco Van de Poel 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 | 1,941 | 2,059 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,889 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 10 | 17 | 52 | 12.7% |
| As White | 38 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 13.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 12.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taco Van de Poel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taco Van de Poel's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 84.2% | 26.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 26.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Poel usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Poel usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Poel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Poel usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Poel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Poel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 33.3% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Taco Van de Poel's chess games
All 79 games by Taco Van de Poel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 10 wins, 17 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Charan Sai Kalluri Hari | 2,059 | 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | B99 |
| Jan 2001 | Kris Muylle | 2,040 | BEL VSF Open A | C45 |
| Aug 2022 | Alisha Warnaar | 2,037 | 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | B94 |
| Aug 2022 | John Riksen | 2,014 | 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | D94 |
| Oct 2022 | Arie Van Heeren | 1,755 | 25th Hoogeveen Open | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,742 |
| BEL VSF Open A | 2001 | 7 | 2 | 1,937 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,687 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,928 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,872 |
| 10th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2006 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,980 |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taco Van de Poel's chess games?
79 games by Taco Van de Poel, from Oct 2006 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 Taco Van de Poel has played.
What does Taco Van de Poel play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Taco Van de Poel opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taco Van de Poel answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Taco Van de Poel play as White?
As White, Taco Van de Poel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taco Van de Poel play as Black?
As Black, Taco Van de Poel most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Taco Van de Poel's FIDE rating?
Taco Van de Poel is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Taco Van de Poel played?
Our database contains 79 games by Taco Van de Poel, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 17 draws, 52 losses (12.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taco Van de Poel?
79 games by Taco Van de Poel 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.