Prepare against Take Snijders
NLD · World #9,240 classical · FIDE ID 1090380
When preparing against Take Snijders, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Take Snijders, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Take Snijders's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Take Snijders 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 | 2,182 | 2,196 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,003 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,067 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 9 | 17 | 19 | 20.0% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Take Snijders's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Take Snijders's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Snijders usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Snijders usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Snijders usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Take Snijders's chess games
All 45 games by Take Snijders in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 9 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Bram Ten Dam | 2,116 | Dutch Youth U18 | B94 |
| Apr 2025 | Polle Van Arendonk | 1,982 | Dutch Youth U18 | C53 |
| May 2025 | Mika Kleibeuker | 1,968 | Dutch Youth U18 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Niek Oostvogels | 1,967 | Scheldemond Open 2026 | B51 |
| Apr 2024 | Jona Van de Poel | 1,865 | NED-ch U18 Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,683 |
| Dutch Youth U18 | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| NED-ch U18 Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,050 |
| Scheldemond Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,987 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,056 |
| Hoorn Romero Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,804 |
| HSG Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,959 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Chess Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Take Snijders's chess games?
45 games by Take Snijders, from Aug 2022 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 Take Snijders has played.
What does Take Snijders play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Take Snijders opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Take Snijders answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Take Snijders play as White?
As White, Take Snijders's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Take Snijders play as Black?
As Black, Take Snijders most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Take Snijders's FIDE rating?
Take Snijders is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Take Snijders played?
Our database contains 45 games by Take Snijders, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Take Snijders?
45 games by Take Snijders 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.