Prepare against Tom De Jong
FM · NLD · World #18,322 classical · FIDE ID 1000543
Our database contains 187 games by Tom De Jong, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tom De Jong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom De Jong 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 | 2,072 | 2,300 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,138 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 49 | 53 | 85 | 26.2% |
| As White | 87 | 30 | 24 | 33 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 100 | 19 | 29 | 52 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom De Jong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom De Jong's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 95.4% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Jong usually continues Nf3 (21.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Jong usually continues d3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Jong usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Jong usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Jong usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 39 | 79.6% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 76.7% | 30.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.0% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Tom De Jong's chess games
All 187 games by Tom De Jong in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 49 wins, 53 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Jan H Timman | 2,645 | Utrecht Open | E13 |
| Jan 1990 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,535 | Hoogovens-B | B20 |
| Jan 1999 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,505 | Hoogovens Open C | A04 |
| Jan 1992 | Hans Klarenbeek | 2,420 | Leeuwarden Open | C01 |
| Jan 1991 | Leon Pliester | 2,400 | Wijk aan Zee TCC Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 | 1974 | 18 | 7.5 | – |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2023 | 14 | 6 | 2,143 |
| Hoogovens-B | 1990 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,280 |
| Hoogovens Open C | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,367 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,338 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1989 | 8 | 4 | 2,290 |
| chT-NED | 1998 | 8 | 2 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom De Jong's chess games?
187 games by Tom De Jong, from Apr 2003 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 Tom De Jong has played.
What does Tom De Jong play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Tom De Jong opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom De Jong answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Tom De Jong play as White?
As White, Tom De Jong's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom De Jong play as Black?
As Black, Tom De Jong most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Tom De Jong's FIDE rating?
Tom De Jong is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Tom De Jong played?
Our database contains 187 games by Tom De Jong, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 53 draws, 85 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom De Jong?
187 games by Tom De Jong 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.