Prepare against Ted Van Eck
NLD · World #51,940 classical · FIDE ID 1008579
Our database contains 57 games by Ted Van Eck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ted Van Eck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ted Van Eck 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 | 1,885 | 2,093 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 12 | 14 | 31 | 21.1% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ted Van Eck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ted Van Eck's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 65.5% | 31.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 24.1% | 64.3% |
| d3 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Eck usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Eck usually continues Bc4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Eck usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Eck usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Eck usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Eck usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 82.4% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Ted Van Eck's chess games
All 57 games by Ted Van Eck in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | Walter Halser | 2,106 | 3rd Saarlouis Open | C54 |
| Aug 2011 | Albert De Wit | 2,036 | Roosendaal Open | B15 |
| Mar 2012 | Werner Schinnerl | 1,921 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | B11 |
| Mar 2014 | Joerg-Dietmar Funke | 1,856 | 30th Bad Woerishofen Open | B15 |
| Apr 2007 | Leif Kverndal | 1,805 | Gausdal Classics Elo Open | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,857 |
| Gausdal Classics Elo Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,861 |
| 3rd Saarlouis Open | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 1,937 |
| Roosendaal Open | 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1,884 |
| Le Touquet Open A | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,956 |
| Steinweg Open 6th | 1992 | 4 | 1 | 2,177 |
| 30th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,911 |
| Bruges Open | 1997 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ted Van Eck's chess games?
57 games by Ted Van Eck, from Apr 2003 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 Ted Van Eck has played.
What does Ted Van Eck play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Ted Van Eck opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ted Van Eck answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ted Van Eck play as White?
As White, Ted Van Eck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Mieses Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ted Van Eck play as Black?
As Black, Ted Van Eck most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ted Van Eck's FIDE rating?
Ted Van Eck is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ted Van Eck played?
Our database contains 57 games by Ted Van Eck, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ted Van Eck?
57 games by Ted Van Eck 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.