Prepare against Tjapko Struik
NLD · World #5,167 classical · FIDE ID 1011243
When preparing against Tjapko Struik, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Scheveningen as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Tjapko Struik, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tjapko Struik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tjapko Struik 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 | 2,269 | 2,297 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 111 | 68 | 79 | 43.0% |
| As White | 125 | 62 | 35 | 28 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 133 | 49 | 33 | 51 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tjapko Struik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tjapko Struik's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 71.2% | 68.0% |
| d4 | 30 | 24.0% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Struik usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Struik usually continues Nf3 (76.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Struik usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Struik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Struik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Struik usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 53.3% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 25 | 27.8% | 56.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 10.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 7.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 65.4% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Tjapko Struik's chess games
All 258 games by Tjapko Struik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 111 wins, 68 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Rasmus Svane | 2,472 | 51st Groningen Open A | E45 |
| Jul 2008 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,399 | Dieren Open | E94 |
| Aug 2007 | Herman Grooten | 2,370 | Dieren Open | B12 |
| Jul 2003 | Henk Van der Poel | 2,295 | Dieren Open | B89 |
| Nov 2014 | Nick Bijlsma | 2,253 | Remco Heite Open 5th | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2014 | 63 | 31 | 2,215 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2002 | 18 | 11.5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2000 | 18 | 9 | 2,198 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2002 | 18 | 11 | 2,253 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 1998 | 17 | 9.5 | – |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,276 |
| Groningen SO ON Open B | 2000 | 9 | 7 | 2,427 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tjapko Struik's chess games?
258 games by Tjapko Struik, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Tjapko Struik has played.
What does Tjapko Struik play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Tjapko Struik opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tjapko Struik answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Tjapko Struik play as White?
As White, Tjapko Struik's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tjapko Struik play as Black?
As Black, Tjapko Struik most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Tjapko Struik's FIDE rating?
Tjapko Struik is currently rated 2,269 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Tjapko Struik played?
Our database contains 258 games by Tjapko Struik, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 68 draws, 79 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tjapko Struik?
258 games by Tjapko Struik 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.