Prepare against Theo Hendriks
NLD · World #30,727 classical · FIDE ID 1015915
When preparing against Theo Hendriks, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Theo Hendriks, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Theo Hendriks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo Hendriks 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 | 1,982 | 2,090 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 9.7% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo Hendriks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo Hendriks's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Theo Hendriks's chess games
All 31 games by Theo Hendriks in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Oct 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: 3 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C94 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Michiel Harmsen | 2,140 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | C06 |
| Jul 2012 | Lars Vereggen | 2,051 | 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B92 |
| Oct 2026 | Jeyanth R | 1,966 | Hoogeveen Open 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2006 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,929 |
| 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,971 |
| Hoogeveen Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theo Hendriks's chess games?
31 games by Theo Hendriks, from Oct 2005 to Oct 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 Theo Hendriks has played.
What does Theo Hendriks play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Theo Hendriks opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo Hendriks answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Theo Hendriks play as White?
As White, Theo Hendriks's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theo Hendriks play as Black?
As Black, Theo Hendriks most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Theo Hendriks's FIDE rating?
Theo Hendriks is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Theo Hendriks played?
Our database contains 31 games by Theo Hendriks, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (9.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theo Hendriks?
31 games by Theo Hendriks 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.