Prepare against Ton Van der Heijden
NLD · World #7,567 classical · FIDE ID 1006045
Our database contains 205 games by Ton Van der Heijden, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ton Van der Heijden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ton Van der Heijden 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 | 2,213 | 2,327 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 61 | 70 | 74 | 29.8% |
| As White | 92 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 113 | 31 | 38 | 44 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ton Van der Heijden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ton Van der Heijden's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 79.3% | 56.2% |
| e4 | 15 | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Heijden usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Heijden usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Heijden usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 23.3% score
- …c5 (73% of these games) — Heijden usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Heijden usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Heijden usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 96.7% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 94.3% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Ton Van der Heijden's chess games
All 205 games by Ton Van der Heijden 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: 61 wins, 70 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 37 | 13/13/11 | 35.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E03 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,497 | chT-NED 0809 | D80 |
| Dec 1979 | Igor Gazik | 2,460 | ch-EU U21 | B72 |
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Kabatianski | 2,437 | chT-NED 1314 | E12 |
| Aug 2011 | Andreas Diermair | 2,432 | 17th Vienna Open | A49 |
| May 2009 | Joost Berkvens | 2,431 | chT-NED 0809 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U21 | 1980 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,365 |
| Den Bosch Open | 1993 | 11 | 4 | 1,950 |
| chT-NED 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,389 |
| 35th Arco Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,267 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-NED 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| chT-NED 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 2,120 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1979 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ton Van der Heijden's chess games?
205 games by Ton Van der Heijden, 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 Ton Van der Heijden has played.
What does Ton Van der Heijden play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Ton Van der Heijden opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ton Van der Heijden answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ton Van der Heijden play as White?
As White, Ton Van der Heijden's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ton Van der Heijden play as Black?
As Black, Ton Van der Heijden most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Ton Van der Heijden's FIDE rating?
Ton Van der Heijden is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Ton Van der Heijden played?
Our database contains 205 games by Ton Van der Heijden, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 70 draws, 74 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ton Van der Heijden?
205 games by Ton Van der Heijden 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.