Prepare against Tjark Vos
CUR · World #6,871 classical · FIDE ID 1020870
Our database contains 347 games by Tjark Vos, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tjark Vos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tjark Vos 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 | 2,227 | 2,247 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,157 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,275 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 122 | 80 | 145 | 35.2% |
| As White | 179 | 67 | 43 | 69 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 168 | 55 | 37 | 76 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tjark Vos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tjark Vos's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 164 | 91.6% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Vos usually continues Nf3 (49.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vos usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vos usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Vos usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Vos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Vos usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 42.2% | 41.9% |
| c5 | 32 | 31.4% | 42.2% |
| c6 | 16 | 15.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 9 | 8.8% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 83.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.6% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Tjark Vos's chess games
All 347 games by Tjark Vos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 122 wins, 80 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,601 | 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | B18 |
| Jun 2014 | Sipke Ernst | 2,567 | Hilversum Open | C00 |
| Jul 2017 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,538 | Dieren Open | E15 |
| Jul 2016 | Albert Blees | 2,391 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B08 |
| Dec 2014 | Mischa Senders | 2,380 | 52nd Groningen Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 67 | 29.5 | 2,131 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2010 | 27 | 9.5 | 1,740 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2019 | 21 | 9 | 2,302 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,233 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 1,539 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2012 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2015 | 14 | 7 | 2,040 |
| Wch U16 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tjark Vos's chess games?
347 games by Tjark Vos, from Jul 2009 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 Tjark Vos has played.
What does Tjark Vos play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Tjark Vos opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tjark Vos answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Tjark Vos play as White?
As White, Tjark Vos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tjark Vos play as Black?
As Black, Tjark Vos most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Tjark Vos's FIDE rating?
Tjark Vos is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Tjark Vos played?
Our database contains 347 games by Tjark Vos, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 80 draws, 145 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tjark Vos?
347 games by Tjark Vos 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.