Prepare against Timon Van Dijk
NLD · World #15,207 classical · FIDE ID 1009958
Our database contains 124 games by Timon Van Dijk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timon Van Dijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timon Van Dijk 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 | 2,103 | 2,277 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,209 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 34 | 39 | 51 | 27.4% |
| As White | 57 | 17 | 23 | 17 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 17 | 16 | 34 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timon Van Dijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timon Van Dijk's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 75.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 10.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.5% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Dijk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Dijk usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Dijk usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Dijk usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Dijk usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Dijk usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 48.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 32.3% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 86.4% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
Timon Van Dijk's chess games
All 124 games by Timon Van Dijk 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: 34 wins, 39 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B17 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2004 | Faruk Bistric | 2,488 | 18th Pula Open | B42 |
| Aug 2003 | Ulrich Dresen | 2,315 | Olomouc CP Cup | B06 |
| Jul 2001 | Bernd Laubsch | 2,311 | 23rd Politiken Cup | B01 |
| Jul 2003 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,293 | Olomouc CP Cup | B76 |
| Jan 2000 | Zdenek Trmota | 2,290 | Schneider Bohemia Open A | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1997 | 18 | 9.5 | – |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
| NED U20 Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,385 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open A | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| Olomouc CP Cup | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| Canadian Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,322 |
| ch-NED U14 | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timon Van Dijk's chess games?
124 games by Timon Van Dijk, 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 Timon Van Dijk has played.
What does Timon Van Dijk play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Timon Van Dijk opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timon Van Dijk answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Timon Van Dijk play as White?
As White, Timon Van Dijk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timon Van Dijk play as Black?
As Black, Timon Van Dijk most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Timon Van Dijk's FIDE rating?
Timon Van Dijk is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Timon Van Dijk played?
Our database contains 124 games by Timon Van Dijk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 39 draws, 51 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timon Van Dijk?
124 games by Timon Van Dijk 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.