Prepare against Tijmen Kampman
NLD · World #6,280 classical · FIDE ID 1009079
Our database contains 219 games by Tijmen Kampman, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tijmen Kampman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tijmen Kampman 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 | 2,240 | 2,262 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,183 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 71 | 60 | 88 | 32.4% |
| As White | 113 | 39 | 30 | 44 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 106 | 32 | 30 | 44 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tijmen Kampman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tijmen Kampman's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 56.6% | 43.0% |
| c4 | 37 | 32.7% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 9.7% | 77.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kampman usually continues Nc3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kampman usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kampman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kampman usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kampman usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kampman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 91.7% | 50.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 41.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 10 | 34.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Tijmen Kampman's chess games
All 219 games by Tijmen Kampman in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 71 wins, 60 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| A07 | English Opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,557 | 49th Utrecht OKU Open | A09 |
| Aug 2014 | Cyril Ponizil | 2,428 | 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | A84 |
| May 2024 | Peter Lombaers | 2,373 | 49th Utrecht OKU Open | E94 |
| May 2015 | Arben Dardha | 2,343 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | C01 |
| May 2019 | Lennart Dek | 2,314 | chT-NED 1819 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2011 | 29 | 10 | 2,065 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2008 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,025 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2004 | 17 | 10.5 | – |
| chT-NED 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,325 |
| ch-NED Open U18 | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,129 |
| Hilversum Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,121 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 8 | 6 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tijmen Kampman's chess games?
219 games by Tijmen Kampman, from Oct 2007 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 Tijmen Kampman has played.
What does Tijmen Kampman play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Tijmen Kampman opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tijmen Kampman answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Tijmen Kampman play as White?
As White, Tijmen Kampman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 17.6% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tijmen Kampman play as Black?
As Black, Tijmen Kampman most often plays: French Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Tijmen Kampman's FIDE rating?
Tijmen Kampman is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (May 2023).
How many games has Tijmen Kampman played?
Our database contains 219 games by Tijmen Kampman, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 60 draws, 88 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tijmen Kampman?
219 games by Tijmen Kampman 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.