Prepare against Twan Kastelijn
NLD · World #41,304 classical · FIDE ID 1021788
When preparing against Twan Kastelijn, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (80%).
Our database contains 37 games by Twan Kastelijn, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Twan Kastelijn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Twan Kastelijn 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 | 1,929 | 2,034 | Sep 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 37.8% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Twan Kastelijn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Twan Kastelijn's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Kastelijn usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kastelijn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Kastelijn usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kastelijn usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kastelijn usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kastelijn usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Twan Kastelijn's chess games
All 37 games by Twan Kastelijn in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E57 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Sander Kukk | 2,201 | 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial | B25 |
| Jul 2012 | Dusan Majstorovic | 2,050 | 5th ch-SRB Central Open B | C06 |
| Jul 2012 | Luka Radovic | 1,982 | 5th ch-SRB Central Open B | A57 |
| Dec 2017 | Gilbert Leentjens | 1,866 | 55th Groningen Open B | D96 |
| Jul 2012 | Milan Nikolic | 1,857 | 5th ch-SRB Central Open B | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,129 |
| 55th Groningen Open B | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,987 |
| Den Bosch Open | 1992 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open B 9th | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,749 |
| 57th Groningen Open B | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,618 |
| 7th ch-Vojvodina | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,906 |
| 79th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Twan Kastelijn's chess games?
37 games by Twan Kastelijn, from Sep 2011 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 Twan Kastelijn has played.
What does Twan Kastelijn play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Twan Kastelijn opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Twan Kastelijn answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Twan Kastelijn play as White?
As White, Twan Kastelijn's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Twan Kastelijn play as Black?
As Black, Twan Kastelijn most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Twan Kastelijn's FIDE rating?
Twan Kastelijn is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Twan Kastelijn played?
Our database contains 37 games by Twan Kastelijn, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Twan Kastelijn?
37 games by Twan Kastelijn 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.