Prepare against Thomas Van Der Hoorn
CM · New Zealand · World #30,595 classical · FIDE ID 4314565
Our database contains 148 games by Thomas Van Der Hoorn, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Van Der Hoorn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Van Der Hoorn 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 | 2,054 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,908 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,913 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 64 | 36 | 48 | 43.2% |
| As White | 70 | 32 | 17 | 21 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 78 | 32 | 19 | 27 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Van Der Hoorn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Van Der Hoorn's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 82.9% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Hoorn usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Hoorn usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Hoorn usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hoorn usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Hoorn usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Hoorn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 65.1% | 69.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 16.3% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 69.6% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Thomas Van Der Hoorn's chess games
All 148 games by Thomas Van Der Hoorn in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - 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: 64 wins, 36 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Russell John Dive | 2,345 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup A | D35 |
| Mar 2023 | Joshua Langford | 2,163 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | B32 |
| Jan 2023 | Anthony Lawrence Carpinter | 2,144 | ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | A13 |
| Mar 2023 | David Cilia Vincenti | 2,136 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | B45 |
| Jun 2022 | Toleafoa Edward Tanoi | 2,045 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup B | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2023 | 14 | 9 | 1,738 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,879 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,963 |
| Wellington CC-chA | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,154 |
| 129th NZL-ch Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,125 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Van Der Hoorn's chess games?
148 games by Thomas Van Der Hoorn, from Feb 2021 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 Thomas Van Der Hoorn has played.
What does Thomas Van Der Hoorn play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Thomas Van Der Hoorn opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Van Der Hoorn answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does Thomas Van Der Hoorn play as White?
As White, Thomas Van Der Hoorn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Van Der Hoorn play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Van Der Hoorn most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Thomas Van Der Hoorn's FIDE rating?
Thomas Van Der Hoorn is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Thomas Van Der Hoorn played?
Our database contains 148 games by Thomas Van Der Hoorn, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 36 draws, 48 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Van Der Hoorn?
148 games by Thomas Van Der Hoorn 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.